Add 18/75 and 63/72
18/75 + 63/72 is 223/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
18/75 = 18 × 24/75 × 24 = 432/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1800 + 1575/1800 = 432 + 1575/1800 = 2007/1800 - 2007/1800 simplified gives 223/200
- So, 18/75 + 63/72 = 223/200
In mixed form: 123/200
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