Add 1/25 and 72/35
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 2 2/35
1/25 + 72/35 is 367/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
1/25 = 1 × 7/25 × 7 = 7/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
72/35 = 72 × 5/35 × 5 = 360/175 - Add the two like fractions:
7/175 + 360/175 = 7 + 360/175 = 367/175 - So, 1/25 + 72/35 = 367/175
In mixed form: 217/175
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