Add 72/84 and 10/36
72/84 + 10/36 is 143/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
72/84 = 72 × 3/84 × 3 = 216/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 70/252 = 216 + 70/252 = 286/252 - 286/252 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 72/84 + 10/36 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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