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Add 10/72 and 10/9

1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 1 1/9

10/72 + 10/9 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    10/9 = 10 × 8/9 × 8 = 80/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/72 + 80/72 = 10 + 80/72 = 90/72
  5. 90/72 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 10/72 + 10/9 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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