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Add 72/18 and 30/25

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 1 5/25

72/18 + 30/25 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    72/18 = 72 × 25/18 × 25 = 1800/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    30/25 = 30 × 18/25 × 18 = 540/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/450 + 540/450 = 1800 + 540/450 = 2340/450
  5. 2340/450 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 72/18 + 30/25 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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