Add 6/10 and 27/72
6/10 + 27/72 is 39/40.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 36/10 × 36 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 135/360 = 216 + 135/360 = 351/360 - 351/360 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 6/10 + 27/72 = 39/40
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