Add 70/72 and 4/10
70/72 + 4/10 is 247/180.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 36/10 × 36 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 144/360 = 350 + 144/360 = 494/360 - 494/360 simplified gives 247/180
- So, 70/72 + 4/10 = 247/180
In mixed form: 167/180
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