Add 6/72 and 6/25
6/72 + 6/25 is 97/300.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
6/25 = 6 × 72/25 × 72 = 432/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1800 + 432/1800 = 150 + 432/1800 = 582/1800 - 582/1800 simplified gives 97/300
- So, 6/72 + 6/25 = 97/300
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