Add 28/5 and 10/72
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 10/72
28/5 + 10/72 is 1033/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
28/5 = 28 × 72/5 × 72 = 2016/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/360 + 50/360 = 2016 + 50/360 = 2066/360 - 2066/360 simplified gives 1033/180
- So, 28/5 + 10/72 = 1033/180
In mixed form: 5133/180
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