Add 40/25 and 18/72
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 18/72
40/25 + 18/72 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
40/25 = 40 × 72/25 × 72 = 2880/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1800 + 450/1800 = 2880 + 450/1800 = 3330/1800 - 3330/1800 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 40/25 + 18/72 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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