Add 5/25 and 7/72
5/25 + 7/72 is 107/360.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 72/25 × 72 = 360/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
7/72 = 7 × 25/72 × 25 = 175/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1800 + 175/1800 = 360 + 175/1800 = 535/1800 - 535/1800 simplified gives 107/360
- So, 5/25 + 7/72 = 107/360
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