Add 4/10 and 18/72
4/10 + 18/72 is 13/20.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 36/10 × 36 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 90/360 = 144 + 90/360 = 234/360 - 234/360 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 4/10 + 18/72 = 13/20
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