Add 25/12 and 3/72, Solve 2 1/12 + 3/72 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 3/72

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 3/72

25/12 + 3/72 is 17/8.

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,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Add the two like fractions:
150/72 + 3/72 = 150 + 3/72 = 153/72
153/72 simplified gives 17/8
So, 25/12 + 3/72 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8

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