Add 70/72 and 1/10
70/72 + 1/10 is 193/180.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
1/10 = 1 × 36/10 × 36 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 36/360 = 350 + 36/360 = 386/360 - 386/360 simplified gives 193/180
- So, 70/72 + 1/10 = 193/180
In mixed form: 113/180
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