Add 8/10 and 25/72
8/10 + 25/72 is 413/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
8/10 = 8 × 36/10 × 36 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 125/360 = 288 + 125/360 = 413/360 - So, 8/10 + 25/72 = 413/360
In mixed form: 153/360
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