Add 8/72 and 54/10
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 5 4/10
8/72 + 54/10 is 248/45.
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,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
54/10 = 54 × 36/10 × 36 = 1944/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 1944/360 = 40 + 1944/360 = 1984/360 - 1984/360 simplified gives 248/45
- So, 8/72 + 54/10 = 248/45
In mixed form: 523/45
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