Add 8/25 and 12/72
8/25 + 12/72 is 73/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
8/25 = 8 × 72/25 × 72 = 576/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1800 + 300/1800 = 576 + 300/1800 = 876/1800 - 876/1800 simplified gives 73/150
- So, 8/25 + 12/72 = 73/150
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