Add 25/32 and 14/72
25/32 + 14/72 is 281/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
14/72 = 14 × 4/72 × 4 = 56/288 - Add the two like fractions:
225/288 + 56/288 = 225 + 56/288 = 281/288 - So, 25/32 + 14/72 = 281/288
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