Add 72/25 and 1/35
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1/35
72/25 + 1/35 is 509/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
72/25 = 72 × 7/25 × 7 = 504/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
1/35 = 1 × 5/35 × 5 = 5/175 - Add the two like fractions:
504/175 + 5/175 = 504 + 5/175 = 509/175 - So, 72/25 + 1/35 = 509/175
In mixed form: 2159/175
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