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Add 12/50 and 4/72

12/50 + 4/72 is 133/450.

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,
    12/50 = 12 × 36/50 × 36 = 432/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    4/72 = 4 × 25/72 × 25 = 100/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/1800 + 100/1800 = 432 + 100/1800 = 532/1800
  5. 532/1800 simplified gives 133/450
  6. So, 12/50 + 4/72 = 133/450

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