Add 14/72 and 42/50, Solve 14/72 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 14/72 and 42/50

14/72 + 42/50 is 931/900.

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,
14/72 = 14 × 25/72 × 25 = 350/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
42/50 = 42 × 36/50 × 36 = 1512/1800
Add the two like fractions:
350/1800 + 1512/1800 = 350 + 1512/1800 = 1862/1800
1862/1800 simplified gives 931/900
So, 14/72 + 42/50 = 931/900
In mixed form: 131/900

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