Add 10/20 and 2/72
10/20 + 2/72 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
10/20 = 10 × 18/20 × 18 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 10/360 = 180 + 10/360 = 190/360 - 190/360 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 10/20 + 2/72 = 19/36
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