Add 72/75 and 14/35
72/75 + 14/35 is 34/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
72/75 = 72 × 7/75 × 7 = 504/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
14/35 = 14 × 15/35 × 15 = 210/525 - Add the two like fractions:
504/525 + 210/525 = 504 + 210/525 = 714/525 - 714/525 simplified gives 34/25
- So, 72/75 + 14/35 = 34/25
In mixed form: 19/25
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