Add 28/72 and 35/25
1st number: 28/72, 2nd number: 1 10/25
28/72 + 35/25 is 161/90.
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,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
35/25 = 35 × 72/25 × 72 = 2520/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1800 + 2520/1800 = 700 + 2520/1800 = 3220/1800 - 3220/1800 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 28/72 + 35/25 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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