Add 4/25 and 14/72
4/25 + 14/72 is 319/900.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 72/25 × 72 = 288/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1800 + 350/1800 = 288 + 350/1800 = 638/1800 - 638/1800 simplified gives 319/900
- So, 4/25 + 14/72 = 319/900
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