Add 5/72 and 56/50, Solve 5/72 + 1 6/50 as a fraction

Add 5/72 and 56/50

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

5/72 + 56/50 is 2141/1800.

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,
5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
56/50 = 56 × 36/50 × 36 = 2016/1800
Add the two like fractions:
125/1800 + 2016/1800 = 125 + 2016/1800 = 2141/1800
So, 5/72 + 56/50 = 2141/1800
In mixed form: 1341/1800

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