Add 72/9 and 14/25, Solve 8 0/9 + 14/25 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 14/25

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 14/25

72/9 + 14/25 is 214/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
72/9 = 72 × 25/9 × 25 = 1800/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225
Add the two like fractions:
1800/225 + 126/225 = 1800 + 126/225 = 1926/225
1926/225 simplified gives 214/25
So, 72/9 + 14/25 = 214/25
In mixed form: 814/25

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