Add 10/72 and 84/10
1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 8 4/10
10/72 + 84/10 is 1537/180.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 36/10 × 36 = 3024/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 3024/360 = 50 + 3024/360 = 3074/360 - 3074/360 simplified gives 1537/180
- So, 10/72 + 84/10 = 1537/180
In mixed form: 897/180
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