Add 5/10 and 50/72
5/10 + 50/72 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
5/10 = 5 × 36/10 × 36 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 250/360 = 180 + 250/360 = 430/360 - 430/360 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 5/10 + 50/72 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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