Add 10/72 and 32/45
10/72 + 32/45 is 17/20.
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,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 256/360 = 50 + 256/360 = 306/360 - 306/360 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 10/72 + 32/45 = 17/20
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