Add 12/50 and 60/72
12/50 + 60/72 is 161/150.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 36/50 × 36 = 432/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1800 + 1500/1800 = 432 + 1500/1800 = 1932/1800 - 1932/1800 simplified gives 161/150
- So, 12/50 + 60/72 = 161/150
In mixed form: 111/150
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