Add 72/9 and 4/25
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 4/25
72/9 + 4/25 is 204/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/225 + 36/225 = 1800 + 36/225 = 1836/225 - 1836/225 simplified gives 204/25
- So, 72/9 + 4/25 = 204/25
In mixed form: 84/25
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