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Add 6/10 and 7/72

6/10 + 7/72 is 251/360.

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,
    6/10 = 6 × 36/10 × 36 = 216/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/360 + 35/360 = 216 + 35/360 = 251/360
  5. So, 6/10 + 7/72 = 251/360

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