Add 9/72 and 15/25, Solve 9/72 + 15/25 as a fraction

Add 9/72 and 15/25

9/72 + 15/25 is 29/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
15/25 = 15 × 72/25 × 72 = 1080/1800
Add the two like fractions:
225/1800 + 1080/1800 = 225 + 1080/1800 = 1305/1800
1305/1800 simplified gives 29/40
So, 9/72 + 15/25 = 29/40

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