Add 4/72 and 20/10
1st number: 4/72, 2nd number: 2 0/10
4/72 + 20/10 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
20/10 = 20 × 36/10 × 36 = 720/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 720/360 = 20 + 720/360 = 740/360 - 740/360 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 4/72 + 20/10 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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