Add 10/72 and 42/20
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 2 2/20
10/72 + 42/20 is 403/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
42/20 = 42 × 18/20 × 18 = 756/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 756/360 = 50 + 756/360 = 806/360 - 806/360 simplified gives 403/180
- So, 10/72 + 42/20 = 403/180
In mixed form: 243/180
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