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Add 12/10 and 24/72

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 24/72

12/10 + 24/72 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    12/10 = 12 × 36/10 × 36 = 432/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/360 + 120/360 = 432 + 120/360 = 552/360
  5. 552/360 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 12/10 + 24/72 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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