Add 1/50 and 3/72
1/50 + 3/72 is 37/600.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 36/50 × 36 = 36/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
36/1800 + 75/1800 = 36 + 75/1800 = 111/1800 - 111/1800 simplified gives 37/600
- So, 1/50 + 3/72 = 37/600
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