Add 10/72 and 25/60
10/72 + 25/60 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
25/60 = 25 × 6/60 × 6 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 150/360 = 50 + 150/360 = 200/360 - 200/360 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 10/72 + 25/60 = 5/9
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