Add 84/10 and 12/72
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 12/72
84/10 + 12/72 is 257/30.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 36/10 × 36 = 3024/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/360 + 60/360 = 3024 + 60/360 = 3084/360 - 3084/360 simplified gives 257/30
- So, 84/10 + 12/72 = 257/30
In mixed form: 817/30
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