Add 9/10 and 15/72
9/10 + 15/72 is 133/120.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 36/10 × 36 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 75/360 = 324 + 75/360 = 399/360 - 399/360 simplified gives 133/120
- So, 9/10 + 15/72 = 133/120
In mixed form: 113/120
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