Add 12/25 and 16/72
12/25 + 16/72 is 158/225.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 72/25 × 72 = 864/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1800 + 400/1800 = 864 + 400/1800 = 1264/1800 - 1264/1800 simplified gives 158/225
- So, 12/25 + 16/72 = 158/225
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