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Add 72/45 and 18/25

1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 18/25

72/45 + 18/25 is 58/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    72/45 = 72 × 5/45 × 5 = 360/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/225 + 162/225 = 360 + 162/225 = 522/225
  5. 522/225 simplified gives 58/25
  6. So, 72/45 + 18/25 = 58/25
    In mixed form: 28/25

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