Add 2/72 and 32/75
2/72 + 32/75 is 409/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
32/75 = 32 × 24/75 × 24 = 768/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1800 + 768/1800 = 50 + 768/1800 = 818/1800 - 818/1800 simplified gives 409/900
- So, 2/72 + 32/75 = 409/900
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