Add 25/72 and 45/70
25/72 + 45/70 is 499/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
25/72 = 25 × 35/72 × 35 = 875/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
45/70 = 45 × 36/70 × 36 = 1620/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
875/2520 + 1620/2520 = 875 + 1620/2520 = 2495/2520 - 2495/2520 simplified gives 499/504
- So, 25/72 + 45/70 = 499/504
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