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Add 21/10 and 20/72

1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 20/72

21/10 + 20/72 is 107/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    21/10 = 21 × 36/10 × 36 = 756/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/360 + 100/360 = 756 + 100/360 = 856/360
  5. 856/360 simplified gives 107/45
  6. So, 21/10 + 20/72 = 107/45
    In mixed form: 217/45

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