Add 25/16 and 30/72
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 30/72
25/16 + 30/72 is 95/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
30/72 = 30 × 2/72 × 2 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
225/144 + 60/144 = 225 + 60/144 = 285/144 - 285/144 simplified gives 95/48
- So, 25/16 + 30/72 = 95/48
In mixed form: 147/48
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