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Add 6/72 and 25/7

1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 3 4/7

6/72 + 25/7 is 307/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
    25/7 = 25 × 72/7 × 72 = 1800/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/504 + 1800/504 = 42 + 1800/504 = 1842/504
  5. 1842/504 simplified gives 307/84
  6. So, 6/72 + 25/7 = 307/84
    In mixed form: 355/84

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