Add 14/2 and 25/72
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 25/72
14/2 + 25/72 is 529/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
14/2 = 14 × 36/2 × 36 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72 - Add the two like fractions:
504/72 + 25/72 = 504 + 25/72 = 529/72 - So, 14/2 + 25/72 = 529/72
In mixed form: 725/72
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