Add 40/72 and 48/50
40/72 + 48/50 is 341/225.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
48/50 = 48 × 36/50 × 36 = 1728/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/1800 + 1728/1800 = 1000 + 1728/1800 = 2728/1800 - 2728/1800 simplified gives 341/225
- So, 40/72 + 48/50 = 341/225
In mixed form: 1116/225
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