Add 32/72 and 7/10
32/72 + 7/10 is 103/90.
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,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
7/10 = 7 × 36/10 × 36 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 252/360 = 160 + 252/360 = 412/360 - 412/360 simplified gives 103/90
- So, 32/72 + 7/10 = 103/90
In mixed form: 113/90
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