Add 10/25 and 48/72
10/25 + 48/72 is 16/15.
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,
48/72 = 48 × 25/72 × 25 = 1200/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1800 + 1200/1800 = 720 + 1200/1800 = 1920/1800 - 1920/1800 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 10/25 + 48/72 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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