Add 3/7 and 10/72
3/7 + 10/72 is 143/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
3/7 = 3 × 72/7 × 72 = 216/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504 - Add the two like fractions:
216/504 + 70/504 = 216 + 70/504 = 286/504 - 286/504 simplified gives 143/252
- So, 3/7 + 10/72 = 143/252
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