Add 16/25 and 2/72
16/25 + 2/72 is 601/900.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 72/25 × 72 = 1152/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/1800 + 50/1800 = 1152 + 50/1800 = 1202/1800 - 1202/1800 simplified gives 601/900
- So, 16/25 + 2/72 = 601/900
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