Add 12/72 and 16/50
12/72 + 16/50 is 73/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
16/50 = 16 × 36/50 × 36 = 576/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1800 + 576/1800 = 300 + 576/1800 = 876/1800 - 876/1800 simplified gives 73/150
- So, 12/72 + 16/50 = 73/150
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