Add 25/3 and 7/72
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 7/72
25/3 + 7/72 is 607/72.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Add the two like fractions:
600/72 + 7/72 = 600 + 7/72 = 607/72 - So, 25/3 + 7/72 = 607/72
In mixed form: 831/72
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