Add 10/72 and 50/10
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 5 0/10
10/72 + 50/10 is 185/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
50/10 = 50 × 36/10 × 36 = 1800/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 1800/360 = 50 + 1800/360 = 1850/360 - 1850/360 simplified gives 185/36
- So, 10/72 + 50/10 = 185/36
In mixed form: 55/36
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