Add 28/72 and 42/50, Solve 28/72 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 28/72 and 42/50

28/72 + 42/50 is 553/450.

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,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
42/50 = 42 × 36/50 × 36 = 1512/1800
Add the two like fractions:
700/1800 + 1512/1800 = 700 + 1512/1800 = 2212/1800
2212/1800 simplified gives 553/450
So, 28/72 + 42/50 = 553/450
In mixed form: 1103/450

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