Add 56/72 and 9/10
56/72 + 9/10 is 151/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
9/10 = 9 × 36/10 × 36 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 324/360 = 280 + 324/360 = 604/360 - 604/360 simplified gives 151/90
- So, 56/72 + 9/10 = 151/90
In mixed form: 161/90
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