Add 18/6 and 72/25
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 2 22/25
186 + 7225 is 14725.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
186 = 18 × 256 × 25 = 450150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
7225 = 72 × 625 × 6 = 432150 - Add the two like fractions:
450150 + 432150 = 450 + 432150 = 882150 - 882/150 simplified gives 14725
- So, 18/6 + 72/25 = 147/25
In mixed form: 52225
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