Add 25/6 and 45/72
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 45/72
25/6 + 45/72 is 115/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
25/6 = 25 × 12/6 × 12 = 300/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
300/72 + 45/72 = 300 + 45/72 = 345/72 - 345/72 simplified gives 115/24
- So, 25/6 + 45/72 = 115/24
In mixed form: 419/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/6+45/72 25/6+90/72 25/12+45/72 75/6+45/72 25/18+45/72 25/30+45/72 25/42+45/72