Add 18/25 and 15/72
18/25 + 15/72 is 557/600.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 72/25 × 72 = 1296/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
15/72 = 15 × 25/72 × 25 = 375/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/1800 + 375/1800 = 1296 + 375/1800 = 1671/1800 - 1671/1800 simplified gives 557/600
- So, 18/25 + 15/72 = 557/600
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