Add 75/72 and 8/10
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 8/10
75/72 + 8/10 is 221/120.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 288/360 = 375 + 288/360 = 663/360 - 663/360 simplified gives 221/120
- So, 75/72 + 8/10 = 221/120
In mixed form: 1101/120
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