Add 84/25 and 16/72
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 16/72
84/25 + 16/72 is 806/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
84/25 = 84 × 72/25 × 72 = 6048/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/1800 + 400/1800 = 6048 + 400/1800 = 6448/1800 - 6448/1800 simplified gives 806/225
- So, 84/25 + 16/72 = 806/225
In mixed form: 3131/225
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