Add 72/18 and 6/25, Solve 4 0/18 + 6/25 as a fraction

Add 72/18 and 6/25

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 6/25

72/18 + 6/25 is 106/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
72/18 = 72 × 25/18 × 25 = 1800/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
6/25 = 6 × 18/25 × 18 = 108/450
Add the two like fractions:
1800/450 + 108/450 = 1800 + 108/450 = 1908/450
1908/450 simplified gives 106/25
So, 72/18 + 6/25 = 106/25
In mixed form: 46/25

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