Add 48/25 and 7/72
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 7/72
48/25 + 7/72 is 3631/1800.
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,
48/25 = 48 × 72/25 × 72 = 3456/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
7/72 = 7 × 25/72 × 25 = 175/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/1800 + 175/1800 = 3456 + 175/1800 = 3631/1800 - So, 48/25 + 7/72 = 3631/1800
In mixed form: 231/1800
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