Add 10/45 and 21/72
10/45 + 21/72 is 37/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 105/360 = 80 + 105/360 = 185/360 - 185/360 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 10/45 + 21/72 = 37/72
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