Add 10/75 and 35/72
10/75 + 35/72 is 223/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
10/75 = 10 × 24/75 × 24 = 240/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
35/72 = 35 × 25/72 × 25 = 875/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1800 + 875/1800 = 240 + 875/1800 = 1115/1800 - 1115/1800 simplified gives 223/360
- So, 10/75 + 35/72 = 223/360
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