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Add 24/25 and 4/72

24/25 + 4/72 is 457/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    24/25 = 24 × 72/25 × 72 = 1728/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    4/72 = 4 × 25/72 × 25 = 100/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/1800 + 100/1800 = 1728 + 100/1800 = 1828/1800
  5. 1828/1800 simplified gives 457/450
  6. So, 24/25 + 4/72 = 457/450
    In mixed form: 17/450

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