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Add 2/72 and 5/50

2/72 + 5/50 is 23/180.

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,
    2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    5/50 = 5 × 36/50 × 36 = 180/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1800 + 180/1800 = 50 + 180/1800 = 230/1800
  5. 230/1800 simplified gives 23/180
  6. So, 2/72 + 5/50 = 23/180

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