Add 72/2 and 18/75
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 18/75
72/2 + 18/75 is 906/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
72/2 = 72 × 75/2 × 75 = 5400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
5400/150 + 36/150 = 5400 + 36/150 = 5436/150 - 5436/150 simplified gives 906/25
- So, 72/2 + 18/75 = 906/25
In mixed form: 366/25
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