Add 25/72 and 4/10
25/72 + 4/10 is 269/360.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 36/10 × 36 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
125/360 + 144/360 = 125 + 144/360 = 269/360 - So, 25/72 + 4/10 = 269/360
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