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Add 27/25 and 28/72

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 28/72

27/25 + 28/72 is 661/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    27/25 = 27 × 72/25 × 72 = 1944/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1800 + 700/1800 = 1944 + 700/1800 = 2644/1800
  5. 2644/1800 simplified gives 661/450
  6. So, 27/25 + 28/72 = 661/450
    In mixed form: 1211/450

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