Add 6/72 and 9/25, Solve 6/72 + 9/25 as a fraction

Add 6/72 and 9/25

6/72 + 9/25 is 133/300.

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,
9/25 = 9 × 72/25 × 72 = 648/1800
Add the two like fractions:
150/1800 + 648/1800 = 150 + 648/1800 = 798/1800
798/1800 simplified gives 133/300
So, 6/72 + 9/25 = 133/300

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