Add 3/50 and 63/72
3/50 + 63/72 is 187/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
3/50 = 3 × 36/50 × 36 = 108/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
108/1800 + 1575/1800 = 108 + 1575/1800 = 1683/1800 - 1683/1800 simplified gives 187/200
- So, 3/50 + 63/72 = 187/200
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