Add 3/25 and 8/72
3/25 + 8/72 is 52/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/25 = 3 × 72/25 × 72 = 216/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
216/1800 + 200/1800 = 216 + 200/1800 = 416/1800 - 416/1800 simplified gives 52/225
- So, 3/25 + 8/72 = 52/225
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