Add 15/72 and 80/50
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 1 30/50
15/72 + 80/50 is 217/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
15/72 = 15 × 25/72 × 25 = 375/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
80/50 = 80 × 36/50 × 36 = 2880/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
375/1800 + 2880/1800 = 375 + 2880/1800 = 3255/1800 - 3255/1800 simplified gives 217/120
- So, 15/72 + 80/50 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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