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Add 56/72 and 7/10

56/72 + 7/10 is 133/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    7/10 = 7 × 36/10 × 36 = 252/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/360 + 252/360 = 280 + 252/360 = 532/360
  5. 532/360 simplified gives 133/90
  6. So, 56/72 + 7/10 = 133/90
    In mixed form: 143/90

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