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

Add 72/4 and 4/72

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 4/72

72/4 + 4/72 is 325/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
72/4 = 72 × 18/4 × 18 = 1296/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
Add the two like fractions:
1296/72 + 4/72 = 1296 + 4/72 = 1300/72
1300/72 simplified gives 325/18
So, 72/4 + 4/72 = 325/18
In mixed form: 181/18

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