Add 72/25 and 2/7
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 2/7
72/25 + 2/7 is 554/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 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 7 × 25 = 175,
2/7 = 2 × 25/7 × 25 = 50/175 - Add the two like fractions:
504/175 + 50/175 = 504 + 50/175 = 554/175 - So, 72/25 + 2/7 = 554/175
In mixed form: 329/175
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