Add 2/72 and 45/10
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 4 5/10
2/72 + 45/10 is 163/36.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
45/10 = 45 × 36/10 × 36 = 1620/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 1620/360 = 10 + 1620/360 = 1630/360 - 1630/360 simplified gives 163/36
- So, 2/72 + 45/10 = 163/36
In mixed form: 419/36
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