Add 36/25 and 16/72
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 16/72
36/25 + 16/72 is 374/225.
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,
36/25 = 36 × 72/25 × 72 = 2592/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/1800 + 400/1800 = 2592 + 400/1800 = 2992/1800 - 2992/1800 simplified gives 374/225
- So, 36/25 + 16/72 = 374/225
In mixed form: 1149/225
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