Add 72/36 and 2/25
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 2/25
72/36 + 2/25 is 52/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
72/36 = 72 × 25/36 × 25 = 1800/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/900 + 72/900 = 1800 + 72/900 = 1872/900 - 1872/900 simplified gives 52/25
- So, 72/36 + 2/25 = 52/25
In mixed form: 22/25
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