Add 5/72 and 2/25
5/72 + 2/25 is 269/1800.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
2/25 = 2 × 72/25 × 72 = 144/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
125/1800 + 144/1800 = 125 + 144/1800 = 269/1800 - So, 5/72 + 2/25 = 269/1800
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