Add 25/72 and 10/24
25/72 + 10/24 is 55/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
25/72 + 30/72 = 25 + 30/72 = 55/72 - So, 25/72 + 10/24 = 55/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/72+10/24 25/72+20/24 25/72+10/48 75/72+10/24 25/72+30/24 25/72+10/72 25/72+50/24 25/72+70/24