Add 72/25 and 14/40, Solve 2 22/25 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 72/25 and 14/40

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 14/40

72/25 + 14/40 is 323/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
72/25 = 72 × 8/25 × 8 = 576/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200
Add the two like fractions:
576/200 + 70/200 = 576 + 70/200 = 646/200
646/200 simplified gives 323/100
So, 72/25 + 14/40 = 323/100
In mixed form: 323/100

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