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Add 42/72 and 18/10

1st number: 42/72, 2nd number: 1 8/10

42/72 + 18/10 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    18/10 = 18 × 36/10 × 36 = 648/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/360 + 648/360 = 210 + 648/360 = 858/360
  5. 858/360 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 42/72 + 18/10 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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