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Add 5/72 and 25/8

1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 3 1/8

5/72 + 25/8 is 115/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/72 + 225/72 = 5 + 225/72 = 230/72
  5. 230/72 simplified gives 115/36
  6. So, 5/72 + 25/8 = 115/36
    In mixed form: 37/36

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