Add 12/72 and 54/25
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 2 4/25
12/72 + 54/25 is 349/150.
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,
54/25 = 54 × 72/25 × 72 = 3888/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1800 + 3888/1800 = 300 + 3888/1800 = 4188/1800 - 4188/1800 simplified gives 349/150
- So, 12/72 + 54/25 = 349/150
In mixed form: 249/150
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