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Add 64/25 and 70/72

1st number: 2 14/25, 2nd number: 70/72

64/25 + 70/72 is 3179/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    64/25 = 64 × 72/25 × 72 = 4608/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4608/1800 + 1750/1800 = 4608 + 1750/1800 = 6358/1800
  5. 6358/1800 simplified gives 3179/900
  6. So, 64/25 + 70/72 = 3179/900
    In mixed form: 3479/900

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