Add 72/12 and 42/25
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 1 17/25
72/12 + 42/25 is 192/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
72/12 = 72 × 25/12 × 25 = 1800/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/300 + 504/300 = 1800 + 504/300 = 2304/300 - 2304/300 simplified gives 192/25
- So, 72/12 + 42/25 = 192/25
In mixed form: 717/25
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