Add 25/84 and 4/72
25/84 + 4/72 is 89/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
25/84 = 25 × 6/84 × 6 = 150/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Add the two like fractions:
150/504 + 28/504 = 150 + 28/504 = 178/504 - 178/504 simplified gives 89/252
- So, 25/84 + 4/72 = 89/252
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