Add 8/72 and 4/25
8/72 + 4/25 is 61/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
4/25 = 4 × 72/25 × 72 = 288/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1800 + 288/1800 = 200 + 288/1800 = 488/1800 - 488/1800 simplified gives 61/225
- So, 8/72 + 4/25 = 61/225
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