Add 7/10 and 28/72
7/10 + 28/72 is 49/45.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 36/10 × 36 = 252/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
252/360 + 140/360 = 252 + 140/360 = 392/360 - 392/360 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 7/10 + 28/72 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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