Add 80/70 and 10/72, Solve 1 10/70 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 80/70 and 10/72

1^st number: 1 10/70, 2^nd number: 10/72

80/70 + 10/72 is 323/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
80/70 = 80 × 36/70 × 36 = 2880/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520
Add the two like fractions:
2880/2520 + 350/2520 = 2880 + 350/2520 = 3230/2520
3230/2520 simplified gives 323/252
So, 80/70 + 10/72 = 323/252
In mixed form: 171/252

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