Add 25/9 and 15/72
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 15/72
25/9 + 15/72 is 215/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
200/72 + 15/72 = 200 + 15/72 = 215/72 - So, 25/9 + 15/72 = 215/72
In mixed form: 271/72
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