Add 84/10 and 5/72
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 5/72
84/10 + 5/72 is 3049/360.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/360 + 25/360 = 3024 + 25/360 = 3049/360 - So, 84/10 + 5/72 = 3049/360
In mixed form: 8169/360
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