Add 3/72 and 75/10
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 7 5/10
3/72 + 75/10 is 181/24.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 36/10 × 36 = 2700/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 2700/360 = 15 + 2700/360 = 2715/360 - 2715/360 simplified gives 181/24
- So, 3/72 + 75/10 = 181/24
In mixed form: 713/24
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