Add 6/72 and 2/10
6/72 + 2/10 is 17/60.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
2/10 = 2 × 36/10 × 36 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 72/360 = 30 + 72/360 = 102/360 - 102/360 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 6/72 + 2/10 = 17/60
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