Add 25/72 and 2/12
25/72 + 2/12 is 37/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
2/12 = 2 × 6/12 × 6 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
25/72 + 12/72 = 25 + 12/72 = 37/72 - So, 25/72 + 2/12 = 37/72
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