Add 9/10 and 9/72
9/10 + 9/72 is 41/40.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 45/360 = 324 + 45/360 = 369/360 - 369/360 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 9/10 + 9/72 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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