Add 42/72 and 45/25
1st number: 42/72, 2nd number: 1 20/25
42/72 + 45/25 is 143/60.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
45/25 = 45 × 72/25 × 72 = 3240/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1800 + 3240/1800 = 1050 + 3240/1800 = 4290/1800 - 4290/1800 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 42/72 + 45/25 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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