Add 25/72 and 12/10
1st number: 25/72, 2nd number: 1 2/10
25/72 + 12/10 is 557/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
12/10 = 12 × 36/10 × 36 = 432/360 - Add the two like fractions:
125/360 + 432/360 = 125 + 432/360 = 557/360 - So, 25/72 + 12/10 = 557/360
In mixed form: 1197/360
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