Add 10/3 and 12/72
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 12/72
103 + 1272 is 72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
103 = 10 × 243 × 24 = 24072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1272 = 12 × 172 × 1 = 1272 - Add the two like fractions:
24072 + 1272 = 240 + 1272 = 25272 - 252/72 simplified gives 72
- So, 10/3 + 12/72 = 7/2
In mixed form: 312
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