Add 72/25 and 32/6
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 5 2/6
72/25 + 32/6 is 616/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150 - Add the two like fractions:
432/150 + 800/150 = 432 + 800/150 = 1232/150 - 1232/150 simplified gives 616/75
- So, 72/25 + 32/6 = 616/75
In mixed form: 816/75
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