Add 72/28 and 30/25
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1 5/25
72/28 + 30/25 is 132/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/700 + 840/700 = 1800 + 840/700 = 2640/700 - 2640/700 simplified gives 132/35
- So, 72/28 + 30/25 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35
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