Add 3/10 and 42/72
3/10 + 42/72 is 53/60.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 210/360 = 108 + 210/360 = 318/360 - 318/360 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 3/10 + 42/72 = 53/60
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