Add 18/25 and 21/72
18/25 + 21/72 is 607/600.
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,
21/72 = 21 × 25/72 × 25 = 525/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/1800 + 525/1800 = 1296 + 525/1800 = 1821/1800 - 1821/1800 simplified gives 607/600
- So, 18/25 + 21/72 = 607/600
In mixed form: 17/600
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