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Add 56/72 and 10/5

1st number: 56/72, 2nd number: 2 0/5

56/72 + 10/5 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    10/5 = 10 × 72/5 × 72 = 720/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/360 + 720/360 = 280 + 720/360 = 1000/360
  5. 1000/360 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 56/72 + 10/5 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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