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Add 5/72 and 35/25

1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 1 10/25

5/72 + 35/25 is 529/360.

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,
    35/25 = 35 × 72/25 × 72 = 2520/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/1800 + 2520/1800 = 125 + 2520/1800 = 2645/1800
  5. 2645/1800 simplified gives 529/360
  6. So, 5/72 + 35/25 = 529/360
    In mixed form: 1169/360

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