Add 49/72 and 2/10
49/72 + 2/10 is 317/360.
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,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
2/10 = 2 × 36/10 × 36 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
245/360 + 72/360 = 245 + 72/360 = 317/360 - So, 49/72 + 2/10 = 317/360
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