Add 25/72 and 6/80
25/72 + 6/80 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
25/72 = 25 × 10/72 × 10 = 250/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Add the two like fractions:
250/720 + 54/720 = 250 + 54/720 = 304/720 - 304/720 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 25/72 + 6/80 = 19/45
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