Add 3/72 and 75/25, Solve 3/72 + 3 0/25 as a fraction

Add 3/72 and 75/25

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

3/72 + 75/25 is 73/24.

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,
75/25 = 75 × 72/25 × 72 = 5400/1800
Add the two like fractions:
75/1800 + 5400/1800 = 75 + 5400/1800 = 5475/1800
5475/1800 simplified gives 73/24
So, 3/72 + 75/25 = 73/24
In mixed form: 31/24

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