Add 3/72 and 45/25
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 1 20/25
3/72 + 45/25 is 221/120.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
45/25 = 45 × 72/25 × 72 = 3240/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1800 + 3240/1800 = 75 + 3240/1800 = 3315/1800 - 3315/1800 simplified gives 221/120
- So, 3/72 + 45/25 = 221/120
In mixed form: 1101/120
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