Add 72/25 and 20/84
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 20/84
72/25 + 20/84 is 1637/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
72/25 = 72 × 84/25 × 84 = 6048/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/2100 + 500/2100 = 6048 + 500/2100 = 6548/2100 - 6548/2100 simplified gives 1637/525
- So, 72/25 + 20/84 = 1637/525
In mixed form: 362/525
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