Add 25/72 and 10/7, Solve 25/72 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 25/72 and 10/7

1^st number: 25/72, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

25/72 + 10/7 is 895/504.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
10/7 = 10 × 72/7 × 72 = 720/504
Add the two like fractions:
175/504 + 720/504 = 175 + 720/504 = 895/504
So, 25/72 + 10/7 = 895/504
In mixed form: 1391/504

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