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Add 42/50 and 18/72

42/50 + 18/72 is 109/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    42/50 = 42 × 36/50 × 36 = 1512/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1800 + 450/1800 = 1512 + 450/1800 = 1962/1800
  5. 1962/1800 simplified gives 109/100
  6. So, 42/50 + 18/72 = 109/100
    In mixed form: 19/100

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