Add 45/50 and 10/72
45/50 + 10/72 is 187/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
45/50 = 45 × 36/50 × 36 = 1620/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1800 + 250/1800 = 1620 + 250/1800 = 1870/1800 - 1870/1800 simplified gives 187/180
- So, 45/50 + 10/72 = 187/180
In mixed form: 17/180
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