Add 7/75 and 3/72
7/75 + 3/72 is 27/200.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 24/75 × 24 = 168/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1800 + 75/1800 = 168 + 75/1800 = 243/1800 - 243/1800 simplified gives 27/200
- So, 7/75 + 3/72 = 27/200
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