Add 35/25 and 9/72
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 9/72
35/25 + 9/72 is 61/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
35/25 = 35 × 72/25 × 72 = 2520/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1800 + 225/1800 = 2520 + 225/1800 = 2745/1800 - 2745/1800 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 35/25 + 9/72 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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