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Add 25/72 and 10/84

25/72 + 10/84 is 235/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 84 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    10/84 = 10 × 6/84 × 6 = 60/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/504 + 60/504 = 175 + 60/504 = 235/504
  5. So, 25/72 + 10/84 = 235/504

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