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Add 8/10 and 14/72

8/10 + 14/72 is 179/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 70/360 = 288 + 70/360 = 358/360
  5. 358/360 simplified gives 179/180
  6. So, 8/10 + 14/72 = 179/180

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