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Add 10/5 and 8/72

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 8/72

10/5 + 8/72 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    10/5 = 10 × 72/5 × 72 = 720/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/360 + 40/360 = 720 + 40/360 = 760/360
  5. 760/360 simplified gives 19/9
  6. So, 10/5 + 8/72 = 19/9
    In mixed form: 21/9

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