Add 72/25 and 70/90
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 70/90
72/25 + 70/90 is 823/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/450 + 350/450 = 1296 + 350/450 = 1646/450 - 1646/450 simplified gives 823/225
- So, 72/25 + 70/90 = 823/225
In mixed form: 3148/225
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