Add 30/25 and 6/72, Solve 1 5/25 + 6/72 as a fraction

Add 30/25 and 6/72

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 6/72

30/25 + 6/72 is 77/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
30/25 = 30 × 72/25 × 72 = 2160/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800
Add the two like fractions:
2160/1800 + 150/1800 = 2160 + 150/1800 = 2310/1800
2310/1800 simplified gives 77/60
So, 30/25 + 6/72 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60

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