Add 3/72 and 42/10
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 4 2/10
3/72 + 42/10 is 509/120.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
42/10 = 42 × 36/10 × 36 = 1512/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 1512/360 = 15 + 1512/360 = 1527/360 - 1527/360 simplified gives 509/120
- So, 3/72 + 42/10 = 509/120
In mixed form: 429/120
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