Add 64/25 and 10/72, Solve 2 14/25 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 64/25 and 10/72

1^st number: 2 14/25, 2^nd number: 10/72

64/25 + 10/72 is 2429/900.

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,
64/25 = 64 × 72/25 × 72 = 4608/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
Add the two like fractions:
4608/1800 + 250/1800 = 4608 + 250/1800 = 4858/1800
4858/1800 simplified gives 2429/900
So, 64/25 + 10/72 = 2429/900
In mixed form: 2629/900

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