Add 10/25 and 28/72
10/25 + 28/72 is 71/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
10/25 = 10 × 72/25 × 72 = 720/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1800 + 700/1800 = 720 + 700/1800 = 1420/1800 - 1420/1800 simplified gives 71/90
- So, 10/25 + 28/72 = 71/90
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