Add 25/18 and 50/72
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 50/72
25/18 + 50/72 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Add the two like fractions:
100/72 + 50/72 = 100 + 50/72 = 150/72 - 150/72 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 25/18 + 50/72 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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