Add 12/72 and 63/50, Solve 12/72 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 12/72 and 63/50

1^st number: 12/72, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

12/72 + 63/50 is 107/75.

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,
63/50 = 63 × 36/50 × 36 = 2268/1800
Add the two like fractions:
300/1800 + 2268/1800 = 300 + 2268/1800 = 2568/1800
2568/1800 simplified gives 107/75
So, 12/72 + 63/50 = 107/75
In mixed form: 132/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad