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Add 1/50 and 6/72

1/50 + 6/72 is 31/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    1/50 = 1 × 36/50 × 36 = 36/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/1800 + 150/1800 = 36 + 150/1800 = 186/1800
  5. 186/1800 simplified gives 31/300
  6. So, 1/50 + 6/72 = 31/300

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