Add 24/25 and 70/72
24/25 + 70/72 is 1739/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/1800 + 1750/1800 = 1728 + 1750/1800 = 3478/1800 - 3478/1800 simplified gives 1739/900
- So, 24/25 + 70/72 = 1739/900
In mixed form: 1839/900
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