Add 25/2 and 54/72
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 54/72
25/2 + 54/72 is 53/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
25/2 = 25 × 36/2 × 36 = 900/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
900/72 + 54/72 = 900 + 54/72 = 954/72 - 954/72 simplified gives 53/4
- So, 25/2 + 54/72 = 53/4
In mixed form: 131/4
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