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Add 25/48 and 10/72

25/48 + 10/72 is 95/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 72 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    10/72 = 10 × 2/72 × 2 = 20/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/144 + 20/144 = 75 + 20/144 = 95/144
  5. So, 25/48 + 10/72 = 95/144

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