Add 10/32 and 20/72
10/32 + 20/72 is 85/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
20/72 = 20 × 4/72 × 4 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
90/288 + 80/288 = 90 + 80/288 = 170/288 - 170/288 simplified gives 85/144
- So, 10/32 + 20/72 = 85/144
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