Add 25/18 and 9/72
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 9/72
25/18 + 9/72 is 109/72.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
100/72 + 9/72 = 100 + 9/72 = 109/72 - So, 25/18 + 9/72 = 109/72
In mixed form: 137/72
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