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Add 5/10 and 75/72

1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 3/72

5/10 + 75/72 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    5/10 = 5 × 36/10 × 36 = 180/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/360 + 375/360 = 180 + 375/360 = 555/360
  5. 555/360 simplified gives 37/24
  6. So, 5/10 + 75/72 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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