Add 7/18 and 72/10
1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 7 2/10
7/18 + 72/10 is 683/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
72/10 = 72 × 9/10 × 9 = 648/90 - Add the two like fractions:
35/90 + 648/90 = 35 + 648/90 = 683/90 - So, 7/18 + 72/10 = 683/90
In mixed form: 753/90
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