Add 5/10 and 15/72
5/10 + 15/72 is 17/24.
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,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 75/360 = 180 + 75/360 = 255/360 - 255/360 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 5/10 + 15/72 = 17/24
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