Add 10/72 and 18/35
10/72 + 18/35 is 823/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
18/35 = 18 × 72/35 × 72 = 1296/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
350/2520 + 1296/2520 = 350 + 1296/2520 = 1646/2520 - 1646/2520 simplified gives 823/1260
- So, 10/72 + 18/35 = 823/1260
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