Add 20/72 and 35/50
20/72 + 35/50 is 44/45.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
35/50 = 35 × 36/50 × 36 = 1260/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1800 + 1260/1800 = 500 + 1260/1800 = 1760/1800 - 1760/1800 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 20/72 + 35/50 = 44/45
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