Add 36/49 and 50/72
36/49 + 50/72 is 2521/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
36/49 = 36 × 72/49 × 72 = 2592/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
50/72 = 50 × 49/72 × 49 = 2450/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/3528 + 2450/3528 = 2592 + 2450/3528 = 5042/3528 - 5042/3528 simplified gives 2521/1764
- So, 36/49 + 50/72 = 2521/1764
In mixed form: 1757/1764
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