Add 25/4 and 2/72
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 2/72
25/4 + 2/72 is 113/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
25/4 = 25 × 18/4 × 18 = 450/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
450/72 + 2/72 = 450 + 2/72 = 452/72 - 452/72 simplified gives 113/18
- So, 25/4 + 2/72 = 113/18
In mixed form: 65/18
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