Add 2/72 and 6/10
2/72 + 6/10 is 113/180.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 36/10 × 36 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 216/360 = 10 + 216/360 = 226/360 - 226/360 simplified gives 113/180
- So, 2/72 + 6/10 = 113/180
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