Add 21/72 and 3/10
21/72 + 3/10 is 71/120.
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,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
3/10 = 3 × 36/10 × 36 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/360 + 108/360 = 105 + 108/360 = 213/360 - 213/360 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 21/72 + 3/10 = 71/120
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