Add 40/72 and 12/25
40/72 + 12/25 is 233/225.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
12/25 = 12 × 72/25 × 72 = 864/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/1800 + 864/1800 = 1000 + 864/1800 = 1864/1800 - 1864/1800 simplified gives 233/225
- So, 40/72 + 12/25 = 233/225
In mixed form: 18/225
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