Add 10/72 and 20/45
10/72 + 20/45 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 160/360 = 50 + 160/360 = 210/360 - 210/360 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/72 + 20/45 = 7/12
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