Add 30/3 and 25/72
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 25/72
30/3 + 25/72 is 745/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
30/3 = 30 × 24/3 × 24 = 720/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72 - Add the two like fractions:
720/72 + 25/72 = 720 + 25/72 = 745/72 - So, 30/3 + 25/72 = 745/72
In mixed form: 1025/72
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