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Add 1/10 and 15/72

1/10 + 15/72 is 37/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    1/10 = 1 × 36/10 × 36 = 36/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/360 + 75/360 = 36 + 75/360 = 111/360
  5. 111/360 simplified gives 37/120
  6. So, 1/10 + 15/72 = 37/120

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