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Add 25/72 and 63/5

1st number: 25/72, 2nd number: 12 3/5

25/72 + 63/5 is 4661/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
    63/5 = 63 × 72/5 × 72 = 4536/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/360 + 4536/360 = 125 + 4536/360 = 4661/360
  5. So, 25/72 + 63/5 = 4661/360
    In mixed form: 12341/360

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