Add 25/3 and 30/72
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 30/72
25/3 + 30/72 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
25/3 = 25 × 24/3 × 24 = 600/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
600/72 + 30/72 = 600 + 30/72 = 630/72 - 630/72 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 25/3 + 30/72 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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