Add 2/72 and 70/50
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 20/50
2/72 + 70/50 is 257/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
70/50 = 70 × 36/50 × 36 = 2520/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1800 + 2520/1800 = 50 + 2520/1800 = 2570/1800 - 2570/1800 simplified gives 257/180
- So, 2/72 + 70/50 = 257/180
In mixed form: 177/180
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