Add 12/72 and 25/10
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 2 5/10
12/72 + 25/10 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
25/10 = 25 × 36/10 × 36 = 900/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 900/360 = 60 + 900/360 = 960/360 - 960/360 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 12/72 + 25/10 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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