Add 3/10 and 2/72
3/10 + 2/72 is 59/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
3/10 = 3 × 36/10 × 36 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 10/360 = 108 + 10/360 = 118/360 - 118/360 simplified gives 59/180
- So, 3/10 + 2/72 = 59/180
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