Add 72/25 and 35/9
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 3 8/9
72/25 + 35/9 is 1523/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225 - Add the two like fractions:
648/225 + 875/225 = 648 + 875/225 = 1523/225 - So, 72/25 + 35/9 = 1523/225
In mixed form: 6173/225
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