Add 12/10 and 16/72
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 16/72
12/10 + 16/72 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
12/10 = 12 × 36/10 × 36 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 80/360 = 432 + 80/360 = 512/360 - 512/360 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 12/10 + 16/72 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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