Add 72/10 and 21/28
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 21/28
72/10 + 21/28 is 159/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
72/10 = 72 × 14/10 × 14 = 1008/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
21/28 = 21 × 5/28 × 5 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/140 + 105/140 = 1008 + 105/140 = 1113/140 - 1113/140 simplified gives 159/20
- So, 72/10 + 21/28 = 159/20
In mixed form: 719/20
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