Add 25/72 and 40/54
25/72 + 40/54 is 235/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
25/72 = 25 × 3/72 × 3 = 75/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
40/54 = 40 × 4/54 × 4 = 160/216 - Add the two like fractions:
75/216 + 160/216 = 75 + 160/216 = 235/216 - So, 25/72 + 40/54 = 235/216
In mixed form: 119/216
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