Add 56/25 and 36/72
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 36/72
56/25 + 36/72 is 137/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
56/25 = 56 × 72/25 × 72 = 4032/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/1800 + 900/1800 = 4032 + 900/1800 = 4932/1800 - 4932/1800 simplified gives 137/50
- So, 56/25 + 36/72 = 137/50
In mixed form: 237/50
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