Add 25/72 and 10/14
25/72 + 10/14 is 535/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
10/14 = 10 × 36/14 × 36 = 360/504 - Add the two like fractions:
175/504 + 360/504 = 175 + 360/504 = 535/504 - So, 25/72 + 10/14 = 535/504
In mixed form: 131/504
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