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Add 72/40 and 18/75

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 18/75

72/40 + 18/75 is 51/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    72/40 = 72 × 15/40 × 15 = 1080/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    18/75 = 18 × 8/75 × 8 = 144/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/600 + 144/600 = 1080 + 144/600 = 1224/600
  5. 1224/600 simplified gives 51/25
  6. So, 72/40 + 18/75 = 51/25
    In mixed form: 21/25

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