Add 10/72 and 7/5
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 1 2/5
10/72 + 7/5 is 277/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 504/360 = 50 + 504/360 = 554/360 - 554/360 simplified gives 277/180
- So, 10/72 + 7/5 = 277/180
In mixed form: 197/180
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