Add 72/75 and 6/72
72/75 + 6/72 is 313/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
72/75 = 72 × 24/75 × 24 = 1728/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/1800 + 150/1800 = 1728 + 150/1800 = 1878/1800 - 1878/1800 simplified gives 313/300
- So, 72/75 + 6/72 = 313/300
In mixed form: 113/300
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