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Add 15/25 and 10/72

15/25 + 10/72 is 133/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    15/25 = 15 × 72/25 × 72 = 1080/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1800 + 250/1800 = 1080 + 250/1800 = 1330/1800
  5. 1330/1800 simplified gives 133/180
  6. So, 15/25 + 10/72 = 133/180

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