Add 5/50 and 63/72
5/50 + 63/72 is 39/40.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1800 + 1575/1800 = 180 + 1575/1800 = 1755/1800 - 1755/1800 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 5/50 + 63/72 = 39/40
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