Add 72/81 and 14/25
72/81 + 14/25 is 326/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
72/81 = 72 × 25/81 × 25 = 1800/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
14/25 = 14 × 81/25 × 81 = 1134/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2025 + 1134/2025 = 1800 + 1134/2025 = 2934/2025 - 2934/2025 simplified gives 326/225
- So, 72/81 + 14/25 = 326/225
In mixed form: 1101/225
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