Add 5/4 and 50/72, Solve 1 1/4 + 50/72 as a fraction

Add 5/4 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 50/72

5/4 + 50/72 is 35/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
5/4 = 5 × 18/4 × 18 = 90/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 50/72 = 90 + 50/72 = 140/72
140/72 simplified gives 35/18
So, 5/4 + 50/72 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18

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