Add 5/2 and 18/72
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 18/72
5/2 + 18/72 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
5/2 = 5 × 36/2 × 36 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 18/72 = 180 + 18/72 = 198/72 - 198/72 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 5/2 + 18/72 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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