Add 4/72 and 75/50
1st number: 4/72, 2nd number: 1 25/50
4/72 + 75/50 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/50 = 75 × 36/50 × 36 = 2700/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1800 + 2700/1800 = 100 + 2700/1800 = 2800/1800 - 2800/1800 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 4/72 + 75/50 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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