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Add 72/25 and 10/18

1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 10/18

72/25 + 10/18 is 773/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/450 + 250/450 = 1296 + 250/450 = 1546/450
  5. 1546/450 simplified gives 773/225
  6. So, 72/25 + 10/18 = 773/225
    In mixed form: 398/225

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