Add 9/10 and 5/72
9/10 + 5/72 is 349/360.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 36/10 × 36 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 25/360 = 324 + 25/360 = 349/360 - So, 9/10 + 5/72 = 349/360
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