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Add 14/72 and 40/25

1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 1 15/25

14/72 + 40/25 is 323/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    40/25 = 40 × 72/25 × 72 = 2880/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/1800 + 2880/1800 = 350 + 2880/1800 = 3230/1800
  5. 3230/1800 simplified gives 323/180
  6. So, 14/72 + 40/25 = 323/180
    In mixed form: 1143/180

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