Add 30/50 and 8/72
30/50 + 8/72 is 32/45.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 36/50 × 36 = 1080/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1800 + 200/1800 = 1080 + 200/1800 = 1280/1800 - 1280/1800 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 30/50 + 8/72 = 32/45
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