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Add 10/25 and 30/72

10/25 + 30/72 is 49/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    10/25 = 10 × 72/25 × 72 = 720/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    30/72 = 30 × 25/72 × 25 = 750/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1800 + 750/1800 = 720 + 750/1800 = 1470/1800
  5. 1470/1800 simplified gives 49/60
  6. So, 10/25 + 30/72 = 49/60

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