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Add 72/81 and 10/25

72/81 + 10/25 is 58/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    72/81 = 72 × 25/81 × 25 = 1800/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    10/25 = 10 × 81/25 × 81 = 810/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/2025 + 810/2025 = 1800 + 810/2025 = 2610/2025
  5. 2610/2025 simplified gives 58/45
  6. So, 72/81 + 10/25 = 58/45
    In mixed form: 113/45

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