Add 25/72 and 6/32
25/72 + 6/32 is 77/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
100/288 + 54/288 = 100 + 54/288 = 154/288 - 154/288 simplified gives 77/144
- So, 25/72 + 6/32 = 77/144
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