Add 35/25 and 10/72
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 10/72
35/25 + 10/72 is 277/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/25 = 35 × 72/25 × 72 = 2520/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1800 + 250/1800 = 2520 + 250/1800 = 2770/1800 - 2770/1800 simplified gives 277/180
- So, 35/25 + 10/72 = 277/180
In mixed form: 197/180
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