Add 15/9 and 72/50
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 22/50
15/9 + 72/50 is 233/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450 - Add the two like fractions:
750/450 + 648/450 = 750 + 648/450 = 1398/450 - 1398/450 simplified gives 233/75
- So, 15/9 + 72/50 = 233/75
In mixed form: 38/75
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