Add 2/50 and 3/72
2/50 + 3/72 is 49/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
2/50 = 2 × 36/50 × 36 = 72/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
72/1800 + 75/1800 = 72 + 75/1800 = 147/1800 - 147/1800 simplified gives 49/600
- So, 2/50 + 3/72 = 49/600
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