Add 1/10 and 27/72
1/10 + 27/72 is 19/40.
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,
1/10 = 1 × 36/10 × 36 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 135/360 = 36 + 135/360 = 171/360 - 171/360 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 1/10 + 27/72 = 19/40
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