Add 36/72 and 18/25
36/72 + 18/25 is 61/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
18/25 = 18 × 72/25 × 72 = 1296/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1800 + 1296/1800 = 900 + 1296/1800 = 2196/1800 - 2196/1800 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 36/72 + 18/25 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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