Add 15/50 and 9/72
15/50 + 9/72 is 17/40.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1800 + 225/1800 = 540 + 225/1800 = 765/1800 - 765/1800 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 15/50 + 9/72 = 17/40
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