Add 10/75 and 8/72
10/75 + 8/72 is 11/45.
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,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1800 + 200/1800 = 240 + 200/1800 = 440/1800 - 440/1800 simplified gives 11/45
- So, 10/75 + 8/72 = 11/45
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