Add 10/72 and 30/5
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 6 0/5
10/72 + 30/5 is 221/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
30/5 = 30 × 72/5 × 72 = 2160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 2160/360 = 50 + 2160/360 = 2210/360 - 2210/360 simplified gives 221/36
- So, 10/72 + 30/5 = 221/36
In mixed form: 65/36
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