Add 14/45 and 50/72
14/45 + 50/72 is 181/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 250/360 = 112 + 250/360 = 362/360 - 362/360 simplified gives 181/180
- So, 14/45 + 50/72 = 181/180
In mixed form: 11/180
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