Add 72/25 and 49/6
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 8 1/6
72/25 + 49/6 is 1657/150.
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,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
432/150 + 1225/150 = 432 + 1225/150 = 1657/150 - So, 72/25 + 49/6 = 1657/150
In mixed form: 117/150
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