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Add 25/72 and 12/80

25/72 + 12/80 is 179/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    25/72 = 25 × 10/72 × 10 = 250/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/720 + 108/720 = 250 + 108/720 = 358/720
  5. 358/720 simplified gives 179/360
  6. So, 25/72 + 12/80 = 179/360

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