Add 25/7 and 2/72, Solve 3 4/7 + 2/72 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 2/72

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

25/7 + 2/72 is 907/252.

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,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
Add the two like fractions:
1800/504 + 14/504 = 1800 + 14/504 = 1814/504
1814/504 simplified gives 907/252
So, 25/7 + 2/72 = 907/252
In mixed form: 3151/252

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