Add 4/32 and 10/72
4/32 + 10/72 is 19/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 40/288 = 36 + 40/288 = 76/288 - 76/288 simplified gives 19/72
- So, 4/32 + 10/72 = 19/72
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