Add 75/72 and 6/10
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 6/10
75/72 + 6/10 is 197/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
6/10 = 6 × 36/10 × 36 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 216/360 = 375 + 216/360 = 591/360 - 591/360 simplified gives 197/120
- So, 75/72 + 6/10 = 197/120
In mixed form: 177/120
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