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Add 25/60 and 4/72

25/60 + 4/72 is 17/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    25/60 = 25 × 6/60 × 6 = 150/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/360 + 20/360 = 150 + 20/360 = 170/360
  5. 170/360 simplified gives 17/36
  6. So, 25/60 + 4/72 = 17/36

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