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Add 15/50 and 63/72

15/50 + 63/72 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    15/50 = 15 × 36/50 × 36 = 540/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1800 + 1575/1800 = 540 + 1575/1800 = 2115/1800
  5. 2115/1800 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 15/50 + 63/72 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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