Add 2/72 and 25/9, Solve 2/72 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 2/72 and 25/9

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

2/72 + 25/9 is 101/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72
Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 200/72 = 2 + 200/72 = 202/72
202/72 simplified gives 101/36
So, 2/72 + 25/9 = 101/36
In mixed form: 229/36

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