Add 9/72 and 1/25
9/72 + 1/25 is 33/200.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
1/25 = 1 × 72/25 × 72 = 72/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1800 + 72/1800 = 225 + 72/1800 = 297/1800 - 297/1800 simplified gives 33/200
- So, 9/72 + 1/25 = 33/200
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