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Add 24/72 and 45/25

1st number: 24/72, 2nd number: 1 20/25

24/72 + 45/25 is 32/15.

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,
    24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    45/25 = 45 × 72/25 × 72 = 3240/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1800 + 3240/1800 = 600 + 3240/1800 = 3840/1800
  5. 3840/1800 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 24/72 + 45/25 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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