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Add 15/72 and 9/50

15/72 + 9/50 is 233/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    15/72 = 15 × 25/72 × 25 = 375/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    9/50 = 9 × 36/50 × 36 = 324/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1800 + 324/1800 = 375 + 324/1800 = 699/1800
  5. 699/1800 simplified gives 233/600
  6. So, 15/72 + 9/50 = 233/600

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