Add 10/12 and 4/72
10/12 + 4/72 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
10/12 = 10 × 6/12 × 6 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
60/72 + 4/72 = 60 + 4/72 = 64/72 - 64/72 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 10/12 + 4/72 = 8/9
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