Add 72/64 and 1/10
1st number: 1 8/64, 2nd number: 1/10
72/64 + 1/10 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
72/64 = 72 × 5/64 × 5 = 360/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
1/10 = 1 × 32/10 × 32 = 32/320 - Add the two like fractions:
360/320 + 32/320 = 360 + 32/320 = 392/320 - 392/320 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 72/64 + 1/10 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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