Add 10/72 and 16/18
10/72 + 16/18 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
10/72 + 64/72 = 10 + 64/72 = 74/72 - 74/72 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 10/72 + 16/18 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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