Add 80/25 and 10/72, Solve 3 5/25 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 80/25 and 10/72

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 10/72

80/25 + 10/72 is 601/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
80/25 = 80 × 72/25 × 72 = 5760/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
Add the two like fractions:
5760/1800 + 250/1800 = 5760 + 250/1800 = 6010/1800
6010/1800 simplified gives 601/180
So, 80/25 + 10/72 = 601/180
In mixed form: 361/180

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