Add 2/10 and 20/72
2/10 + 20/72 is 43/90.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 36/10 × 36 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 100/360 = 72 + 100/360 = 172/360 - 172/360 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 2/10 + 20/72 = 43/90
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