Add 25/12 and 20/72
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 20/72
25/12 + 20/72 is 85/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
25/12 = 25 × 6/12 × 6 = 150/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
150/72 + 20/72 = 150 + 20/72 = 170/72 - 170/72 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 25/12 + 20/72 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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