Add 72/75 and 7/18
72/75 + 7/18 is 607/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450 - Add the two like fractions:
432/450 + 175/450 = 432 + 175/450 = 607/450 - So, 72/75 + 7/18 = 607/450
In mixed form: 1157/450
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