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Add 25/50 and 50/72

25/50 + 50/72 is 43/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    25/50 = 25 × 36/50 × 36 = 900/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1800 + 1250/1800 = 900 + 1250/1800 = 2150/1800
  5. 2150/1800 simplified gives 43/36
  6. So, 25/50 + 50/72 = 43/36
    In mixed form: 17/36

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