Add 72/10 and 18/21
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 18/21
72/10 + 18/21 is 282/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
72/10 = 72 × 21/10 × 21 = 1512/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
18/21 = 18 × 10/21 × 10 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/210 + 180/210 = 1512 + 180/210 = 1692/210 - 1692/210 simplified gives 282/35
- So, 72/10 + 18/21 = 282/35
In mixed form: 82/35
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