Add 10/72 and 30/75
10/72 + 30/75 is 97/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
30/75 = 30 × 24/75 × 24 = 720/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
250/1800 + 720/1800 = 250 + 720/1800 = 970/1800 - 970/1800 simplified gives 97/180
- So, 10/72 + 30/75 = 97/180
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