Add 2/72 and 10/25
2/72 + 10/25 is 77/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
10/25 = 10 × 72/25 × 72 = 720/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1800 + 720/1800 = 50 + 720/1800 = 770/1800 - 770/1800 simplified gives 77/180
- So, 2/72 + 10/25 = 77/180
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