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Add 3/25 and 72/10

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 7 2/10

3/25 + 72/10 is 183/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    3/25 = 3 × 2/25 × 2 = 6/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    72/10 = 72 × 5/10 × 5 = 360/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/50 + 360/50 = 6 + 360/50 = 366/50
  5. 366/50 simplified gives 183/25
  6. So, 3/25 + 72/10 = 183/25
    In mixed form: 78/25

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