Add 12/72 and 9/50, Solve 12/72 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 12/72 and 9/50

12/72 + 9/50 is 26/75.

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,
9/50 = 9 × 36/50 × 36 = 324/1800
Add the two like fractions:
300/1800 + 324/1800 = 300 + 324/1800 = 624/1800
624/1800 simplified gives 26/75
So, 12/72 + 9/50 = 26/75

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