Add 2/15 and 50/72
2/15 + 50/72 is 149/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 250/360 = 48 + 250/360 = 298/360 - 298/360 simplified gives 149/180
- So, 2/15 + 50/72 = 149/180
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