Add 10/72 and 2/10
10/72 + 2/10 is 61/180.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 36/10 × 36 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 72/360 = 50 + 72/360 = 122/360 - 122/360 simplified gives 61/180
- So, 10/72 + 2/10 = 61/180
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