Add 10/72 and 30/64
10/72 + 30/64 is 175/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
10/72 = 10 × 8/72 × 8 = 80/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576 - Add the two like fractions:
80/576 + 270/576 = 80 + 270/576 = 350/576 - 350/576 simplified gives 175/288
- So, 10/72 + 30/64 = 175/288
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