Add 12/72 and 35/25
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 1 10/25
12/72 + 35/25 is 47/30.
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,
12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
35/25 = 35 × 72/25 × 72 = 2520/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1800 + 2520/1800 = 300 + 2520/1800 = 2820/1800 - 2820/1800 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 12/72 + 35/25 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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