Add 63/10 and 70/72
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 70/72
63/10 + 70/72 is 1309/180.
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,
63/10 = 63 × 36/10 × 36 = 2268/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/360 + 350/360 = 2268 + 350/360 = 2618/360 - 2618/360 simplified gives 1309/180
- So, 63/10 + 70/72 = 1309/180
In mixed form: 749/180
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