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Add 20/2 and 7/72

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 7/72

20/2 + 7/72 is 727/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    20/2 = 20 × 36/2 × 36 = 720/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/72 + 7/72 = 720 + 7/72 = 727/72
  5. So, 20/2 + 7/72 = 727/72
    In mixed form: 107/72

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