Add 10/72 and 4/9
10/72 + 4/9 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Add the two like fractions:
10/72 + 32/72 = 10 + 32/72 = 42/72 - 42/72 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/72 + 4/9 = 7/12
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