Add 3/72 and 96/10
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 9 6/10
3/72 + 96/10 is 1157/120.
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,
96/10 = 96 × 36/10 × 36 = 3456/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 3456/360 = 15 + 3456/360 = 3471/360 - 3471/360 simplified gives 1157/120
- So, 3/72 + 96/10 = 1157/120
In mixed form: 977/120
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