Add 12/35 and 50/72
12/35 + 50/72 is 1307/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
12/35 = 12 × 72/35 × 72 = 864/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
50/72 = 50 × 35/72 × 35 = 1750/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2520 + 1750/2520 = 864 + 1750/2520 = 2614/2520 - 2614/2520 simplified gives 1307/1260
- So, 12/35 + 50/72 = 1307/1260
In mixed form: 147/1260
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