Add 10/24 and 20/72
10/24 + 20/72 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
30/72 + 20/72 = 30 + 20/72 = 50/72 - 50/72 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 10/24 + 20/72 = 25/36
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