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Add 25/72 and 30/45

25/72 + 30/45 is 73/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/360 + 240/360 = 125 + 240/360 = 365/360
  5. 365/360 simplified gives 73/72
  6. So, 25/72 + 30/45 = 73/72
    In mixed form: 11/72

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