Add 5/10 and 12/72
5/10 + 12/72 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
5/10 = 5 × 36/10 × 36 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 60/360 = 180 + 60/360 = 240/360 - 240/360 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 5/10 + 12/72 = 2/3
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