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Add 80/72 and 45/10

1st number: 1 8/72, 2nd number: 4 5/10

80/72 + 45/10 is 101/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    80/72 = 80 × 5/72 × 5 = 400/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    45/10 = 45 × 36/10 × 36 = 1620/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/360 + 1620/360 = 400 + 1620/360 = 2020/360
  5. 2020/360 simplified gives 101/18
  6. So, 80/72 + 45/10 = 101/18
    In mixed form: 511/18

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