Add 72/6 and 10/25
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 10/25
72/6 + 10/25 is 62/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 60/150 = 1800 + 60/150 = 1860/150 - 1860/150 simplified gives 62/5
- So, 72/6 + 10/25 = 62/5
In mixed form: 122/5
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