Add 10/27 and 25/72
10/27 + 25/72 is 155/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
10/27 = 10 × 8/27 × 8 = 80/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
25/72 = 25 × 3/72 × 3 = 75/216 - Add the two like fractions:
80/216 + 75/216 = 80 + 75/216 = 155/216 - So, 10/27 + 25/72 = 155/216
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