Add 90/12 and 10/72, Solve 7 6/12 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 90/12 and 10/72

1^st number: 7 6/12, 2^nd number: 10/72

90/12 + 10/72 is 275/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
90/12 = 90 × 6/12 × 6 = 540/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
Add the two like fractions:
540/72 + 10/72 = 540 + 10/72 = 550/72
550/72 simplified gives 275/36
So, 90/12 + 10/72 = 275/36
In mixed form: 723/36

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