Add 15/50 and 50/72
15/50 + 50/72 is 179/180.
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,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1800 + 1250/1800 = 540 + 1250/1800 = 1790/1800 - 1790/1800 simplified gives 179/180
- So, 15/50 + 50/72 = 179/180
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