Add 72/81 and 10/25
72/81 + 10/25 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
72/81 = 72 × 25/81 × 25 = 1800/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
10/25 = 10 × 81/25 × 81 = 810/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2025 + 810/2025 = 1800 + 810/2025 = 2610/2025 - 2610/2025 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 72/81 + 10/25 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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