Add 4/25 and 50/72
4/25 + 50/72 is 769/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
4/25 = 4 × 72/25 × 72 = 288/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1800 + 1250/1800 = 288 + 1250/1800 = 1538/1800 - 1538/1800 simplified gives 769/900
- So, 4/25 + 50/72 = 769/900
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