Add 10/72 and 1/10
10/72 + 1/10 is 43/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
1/10 = 1 × 36/10 × 36 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 36/360 = 50 + 36/360 = 86/360 - 86/360 simplified gives 43/180
- So, 10/72 + 1/10 = 43/180
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