Add 25/72 and 10/20
25/72 + 10/20 is 61/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
10/20 = 10 × 18/20 × 18 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
125/360 + 180/360 = 125 + 180/360 = 305/360 - 305/360 simplified gives 61/72
- So, 25/72 + 10/20 = 61/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/72+10/20 25/72+10/40 75/72+10/20 25/72+30/20 25/72+10/60 25/72+50/20 25/72+70/20