Add 24/25 and 7/72, Solve 24/25 + 7/72 as a fraction

Add 24/25 and 7/72

24/25 + 7/72 is 1903/1800.

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,
24/25 = 24 × 72/25 × 72 = 1728/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
7/72 = 7 × 25/72 × 25 = 175/1800
Add the two like fractions:
1728/1800 + 175/1800 = 1728 + 175/1800 = 1903/1800
So, 24/25 + 7/72 = 1903/1800
In mixed form: 1103/1800

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