Add 10/50 and 20/72
10/50 + 20/72 is 43/90.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 36/50 × 36 = 360/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1800 + 500/1800 = 360 + 500/1800 = 860/1800 - 860/1800 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 10/50 + 20/72 = 43/90
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