Add 42/5 and 50/72
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 50/72
42/5 + 50/72 is 1637/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
42/5 = 42 × 72/5 × 72 = 3024/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/360 + 250/360 = 3024 + 250/360 = 3274/360 - 3274/360 simplified gives 1637/180
- So, 42/5 + 50/72 = 1637/180
In mixed form: 917/180
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