Add 10/5 and 12/72
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 12/72
10/5 + 12/72 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
10/5 = 10 × 72/5 × 72 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 60/360 = 720 + 60/360 = 780/360 - 780/360 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 10/5 + 12/72 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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