Add 5/72 and 1/75
5/72 + 1/75 is 149/1800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
1/75 = 1 × 24/75 × 24 = 24/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
125/1800 + 24/1800 = 125 + 24/1800 = 149/1800 - So, 5/72 + 1/75 = 149/1800
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