Add 28/25 and 10/72, Solve 1 3/25 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 28/25 and 10/72

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 10/72

28/25 + 10/72 is 1133/900.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
28/25 = 28 × 72/25 × 72 = 2016/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
Add the two like fractions:
2016/1800 + 250/1800 = 2016 + 250/1800 = 2266/1800
2266/1800 simplified gives 1133/900
So, 28/25 + 10/72 = 1133/900
In mixed form: 1233/900

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