Add 25/72 and 14/7, Solve 25/72 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 25/72 and 14/7

1^st number: 25/72, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

25/72 + 14/7 is 169/72.

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,
14/7 = 14 × 72/7 × 72 = 1008/504
Add the two like fractions:
175/504 + 1008/504 = 175 + 1008/504 = 1183/504
1183/504 simplified gives 169/72
So, 25/72 + 14/7 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72

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