Add 80/72 and 6/10
1st number: 1 8/72, 2nd number: 6/10
80/72 + 6/10 is 77/45.
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,
80/72 = 80 × 5/72 × 5 = 400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
6/10 = 6 × 36/10 × 36 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
400/360 + 216/360 = 400 + 216/360 = 616/360 - 616/360 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 80/72 + 6/10 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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