Add 3/10 and 8/72
3/10 + 8/72 is 37/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
3/10 = 3 × 36/10 × 36 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 40/360 = 108 + 40/360 = 148/360 - 148/360 simplified gives 37/90
- So, 3/10 + 8/72 = 37/90
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