Add 25/7 and 12/72, Solve 3 4/7 + 12/72 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 12/72

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 12/72

25/7 + 12/72 is 157/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
25/7 = 25 × 72/7 × 72 = 1800/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504
Add the two like fractions:
1800/504 + 84/504 = 1800 + 84/504 = 1884/504
1884/504 simplified gives 157/42
So, 25/7 + 12/72 = 157/42
In mixed form: 331/42

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