Add 15/25 and 50/72
15/25 + 50/72 is 233/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
15/25 = 15 × 72/25 × 72 = 1080/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1800 + 1250/1800 = 1080 + 1250/1800 = 2330/1800 - 2330/1800 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 15/25 + 50/72 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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