Add 49/72 and 20/50
49/72 + 20/50 is 389/360.
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,
49/72 = 49 × 25/72 × 25 = 1225/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
20/50 = 20 × 36/50 × 36 = 720/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1800 + 720/1800 = 1225 + 720/1800 = 1945/1800 - 1945/1800 simplified gives 389/360
- So, 49/72 + 20/50 = 389/360
In mixed form: 129/360
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