Add 12/10 and 27/72
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 27/72
12/10 + 27/72 is 63/40.
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,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 135/360 = 432 + 135/360 = 567/360 - 567/360 simplified gives 63/40
- So, 12/10 + 27/72 = 63/40
In mixed form: 123/40
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