Add 12/25 and 80/72, Solve 12/25 + 1 8/72 as a fraction

Add 12/25 and 80/72

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 1 8/72

12/25 + 80/72 is 358/225.

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,
80/72 = 80 × 25/72 × 25 = 2000/1800
Add the two like fractions:
864/1800 + 2000/1800 = 864 + 2000/1800 = 2864/1800
2864/1800 simplified gives 358/225
So, 12/25 + 80/72 = 358/225
In mixed form: 1133/225

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