Add 25/72 and 7/25
25/72 + 7/25 is 1129/1800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
25/72 = 25 × 25/72 × 25 = 625/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
7/25 = 7 × 72/25 × 72 = 504/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
625/1800 + 504/1800 = 625 + 504/1800 = 1129/1800 - So, 25/72 + 7/25 = 1129/1800
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