Add 72/25 and 15/14
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1 1/14
72/25 + 15/14 is 1383/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
72/25 = 72 × 14/25 × 14 = 1008/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
15/14 = 15 × 25/14 × 25 = 375/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/350 + 375/350 = 1008 + 375/350 = 1383/350 - So, 72/25 + 15/14 = 1383/350
In mixed form: 3333/350
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