Add 9/25 and 72/6
1st number: 9/25, 2nd number: 12 0/6
9/25 + 72/6 is 309/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Add the two like fractions:
54/150 + 1800/150 = 54 + 1800/150 = 1854/150 - 1854/150 simplified gives 309/25
- So, 9/25 + 72/6 = 309/25
In mixed form: 129/25
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