Add 5/75 and 70/72
5/75 + 70/72 is 187/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
5/75 = 5 × 24/75 × 24 = 120/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1800 + 1750/1800 = 120 + 1750/1800 = 1870/1800 - 1870/1800 simplified gives 187/180
- So, 5/75 + 70/72 = 187/180
In mixed form: 17/180
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