Add 8/10 and 14/72
8/10 + 14/72 is 179/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 70/360 = 288 + 70/360 = 358/360 - 358/360 simplified gives 179/180
- So, 8/10 + 14/72 = 179/180
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