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Add 5/72 and 1/25

5/72 + 1/25 is 197/1800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    1/25 = 1 × 72/25 × 72 = 72/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/1800 + 72/1800 = 125 + 72/1800 = 197/1800
  5. So, 5/72 + 1/25 = 197/1800

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