Add 10/72 and 5/20
10/72 + 5/20 is 7/18.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 18/20 × 18 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 90/360 = 50 + 90/360 = 140/360 - 140/360 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 10/72 + 5/20 = 7/18
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