Add 2/25 and 3/72
2/25 + 3/72 is 73/600.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 72/25 × 72 = 144/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1800 + 75/1800 = 144 + 75/1800 = 219/1800 - 219/1800 simplified gives 73/600
- So, 2/25 + 3/72 = 73/600
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