Add 72/25 and 14/45
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 14/45
72/25 + 14/45 is 718/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
72/25 = 72 × 9/25 × 9 = 648/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225 - Add the two like fractions:
648/225 + 70/225 = 648 + 70/225 = 718/225 - So, 72/25 + 14/45 = 718/225
In mixed form: 343/225
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