Add 4/72 and 6/50, Solve 4/72 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 4/72 and 6/50

4/72 + 6/50 is 79/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
4/72 = 4 × 25/72 × 25 = 100/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
6/50 = 6 × 36/50 × 36 = 216/1800
Add the two like fractions:
100/1800 + 216/1800 = 100 + 216/1800 = 316/1800
316/1800 simplified gives 79/450
So, 4/72 + 6/50 = 79/450

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