Add 25/45 and 14/72
25/45 + 14/72 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 70/360 = 200 + 70/360 = 270/360 - 270/360 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 25/45 + 14/72 = 3/4
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