Add 72/25 and 21/18
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1 3/18
72/25 + 21/18 is 607/150.
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,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/450 + 525/450 = 1296 + 525/450 = 1821/450 - 1821/450 simplified gives 607/150
- So, 72/25 + 21/18 = 607/150
In mixed form: 47/150
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