Add 72/25 and 7/32
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 7/32
72/25 + 7/32 is 2479/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
72/25 = 72 × 32/25 × 32 = 2304/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
7/32 = 7 × 25/32 × 25 = 175/800 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/800 + 175/800 = 2304 + 175/800 = 2479/800 - So, 72/25 + 7/32 = 2479/800
In mixed form: 379/800
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