Add 72/10 and 56/64
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 56/64
72/10 + 56/64 is 323/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
72/10 = 72 × 32/10 × 32 = 2304/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
56/64 = 56 × 5/64 × 5 = 280/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/320 + 280/320 = 2304 + 280/320 = 2584/320 - 2584/320 simplified gives 323/40
- So, 72/10 + 56/64 = 323/40
In mixed form: 83/40
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