Add 49/72 and 14/50, Solve 49/72 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 49/72 and 14/50

49/72 + 14/50 is 1729/1800.

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,
49/72 = 49 × 25/72 × 25 = 1225/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
14/50 = 14 × 36/50 × 36 = 504/1800
Add the two like fractions:
1225/1800 + 504/1800 = 1225 + 504/1800 = 1729/1800
So, 49/72 + 14/50 = 1729/1800

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