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Add 18/10 and 50/72

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 50/72

18/10 + 50/72 is 449/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    18/10 = 18 × 36/10 × 36 = 648/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/360 + 250/360 = 648 + 250/360 = 898/360
  5. 898/360 simplified gives 449/180
  6. So, 18/10 + 50/72 = 449/180
    In mixed form: 289/180

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