Add 72/14 and 10/25
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 10/25
72/14 + 10/25 is 194/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
72/14 = 72 × 25/14 × 25 = 1800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/350 + 140/350 = 1800 + 140/350 = 1940/350 - 1940/350 simplified gives 194/35
- So, 72/14 + 10/25 = 194/35
In mixed form: 519/35
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