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Add 72/8 and 42/25

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 1 17/25

72/8 + 42/25 is 267/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    72/8 = 72 × 25/8 × 25 = 1800/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    42/25 = 42 × 8/25 × 8 = 336/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/200 + 336/200 = 1800 + 336/200 = 2136/200
  5. 2136/200 simplified gives 267/25
  6. So, 72/8 + 42/25 = 267/25
    In mixed form: 1017/25

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