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Add 3/5 and 50/72

3/5 + 50/72 is 233/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    3/5 = 3 × 72/5 × 72 = 216/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/360 + 250/360 = 216 + 250/360 = 466/360
  5. 466/360 simplified gives 233/180
  6. So, 3/5 + 50/72 = 233/180
    In mixed form: 153/180

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