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Add 72/20 and 14/25

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 14/25

72/20 + 14/25 is 104/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    72/20 = 72 × 5/20 × 5 = 360/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    14/25 = 14 × 4/25 × 4 = 56/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/100 + 56/100 = 360 + 56/100 = 416/100
  5. 416/100 simplified gives 104/25
  6. So, 72/20 + 14/25 = 104/25
    In mixed form: 44/25

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