Add 1/25 and 20/72
1/25 + 20/72 is 143/450.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 72/25 × 72 = 72/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
72/1800 + 500/1800 = 72 + 500/1800 = 572/1800 - 572/1800 simplified gives 143/450
- So, 1/25 + 20/72 = 143/450
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