Add 6/72 and 9/10
6/72 + 9/10 is 59/60.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
9/10 = 9 × 36/10 × 36 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 324/360 = 30 + 324/360 = 354/360 - 354/360 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 6/72 + 9/10 = 59/60
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