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Add 84/10 and 4/72

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

84/10 + 4/72 is 761/90.

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,
    84/10 = 84 × 36/10 × 36 = 3024/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/360 + 20/360 = 3024 + 20/360 = 3044/360
  5. 3044/360 simplified gives 761/90
  6. So, 84/10 + 4/72 = 761/90
    In mixed form: 841/90

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