Add 72/25 and 12/18
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 12/18
72/25 + 12/18 is 266/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/450 + 300/450 = 1296 + 300/450 = 1596/450 - 1596/450 simplified gives 266/75
- So, 72/25 + 12/18 = 266/75
In mixed form: 341/75
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