Add 3/10 and 3/72
3/10 + 3/72 is 41/120.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 15/360 = 108 + 15/360 = 123/360 - 123/360 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 3/10 + 3/72 = 41/120
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