Add 70/25 and 8/72
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 8/72
70/25 + 8/72 is 131/45.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 72/25 × 72 = 5040/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/1800 + 200/1800 = 5040 + 200/1800 = 5240/1800 - 5240/1800 simplified gives 131/45
- So, 70/25 + 8/72 = 131/45
In mixed form: 241/45
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