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Add 2/72 and 40/25

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

2/72 + 40/25 is 293/180.

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,
    2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    40/25 = 40 × 72/25 × 72 = 2880/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1800 + 2880/1800 = 50 + 2880/1800 = 2930/1800
  5. 2930/1800 simplified gives 293/180
  6. So, 2/72 + 40/25 = 293/180
    In mixed form: 1113/180

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