Add 7/72 and 8/10
7/72 + 8/10 is 323/360.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
35/360 + 288/360 = 35 + 288/360 = 323/360 - So, 7/72 + 8/10 = 323/360
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