Add 72/25 and 10/30
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 10/30
72/25 + 10/30 is 241/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
432/150 + 50/150 = 432 + 50/150 = 482/150 - 482/150 simplified gives 241/75
- So, 72/25 + 10/30 = 241/75
In mixed form: 316/75
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