Add 2/25 and 72/6
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 12 0/6
2/25 + 72/6 is 302/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 1800/150 = 12 + 1800/150 = 1812/150 - 1812/150 simplified gives 302/25
- So, 2/25 + 72/6 = 302/25
In mixed form: 122/25
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