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Add 8/25 and 70/72

8/25 + 70/72 is 1163/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    8/25 = 8 × 72/25 × 72 = 576/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1800 + 1750/1800 = 576 + 1750/1800 = 2326/1800
  5. 2326/1800 simplified gives 1163/900
  6. So, 8/25 + 70/72 = 1163/900
    In mixed form: 1263/900

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