Add 72/32 and 30/25
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 1 5/25
72/32 + 30/25 is 69/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
72/32 = 72 × 25/32 × 25 = 1800/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
30/25 = 30 × 32/25 × 32 = 960/800 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/800 + 960/800 = 1800 + 960/800 = 2760/800 - 2760/800 simplified gives 69/20
- So, 72/32 + 30/25 = 69/20
In mixed form: 39/20
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