Add 20/72 and 15/10
1st number: 20/72, 2nd number: 1 5/10
20/72 + 15/10 is 16/9.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
15/10 = 15 × 36/10 × 36 = 540/360 - Add the two like fractions:
100/360 + 540/360 = 100 + 540/360 = 640/360 - 640/360 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 20/72 + 15/10 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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