Add 15/50 and 35/72
15/50 + 35/72 is 283/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
15/50 = 15 × 36/50 × 36 = 540/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
35/72 = 35 × 25/72 × 25 = 875/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1800 + 875/1800 = 540 + 875/1800 = 1415/1800 - 1415/1800 simplified gives 283/360
- So, 15/50 + 35/72 = 283/360
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