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Add 5/25 and 16/72

5/25 + 16/72 is 19/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    5/25 = 5 × 72/25 × 72 = 360/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1800 + 400/1800 = 360 + 400/1800 = 760/1800
  5. 760/1800 simplified gives 19/45
  6. So, 5/25 + 16/72 = 19/45

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