Add 25/72 and 7/5, Solve 25/72 + 1 2/5 as a fraction

Add 25/72 and 7/5

1^st number: 25/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

25/72 + 7/5 is 629/360.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360
Add the two like fractions:
125/360 + 504/360 = 125 + 504/360 = 629/360
So, 25/72 + 7/5 = 629/360
In mixed form: 1269/360

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