Add 5/50 and 18/72
5/50 + 18/72 is 7/20.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 36/50 × 36 = 180/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1800 + 450/1800 = 180 + 450/1800 = 630/1800 - 630/1800 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 5/50 + 18/72 = 7/20
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