Add 72/63 and 20/25
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 20/25
72/63 + 20/25 is 68/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
72/63 = 72 × 25/63 × 25 = 1800/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
20/25 = 20 × 63/25 × 63 = 1260/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/1575 + 1260/1575 = 1800 + 1260/1575 = 3060/1575 - 3060/1575 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 72/63 + 20/25 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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