Add 50/12 and 70/72
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 70/72
50/12 + 70/72 is 185/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
50/12 = 50 × 6/12 × 6 = 300/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72 - Add the two like fractions:
300/72 + 70/72 = 300 + 70/72 = 370/72 - 370/72 simplified gives 185/36
- So, 50/12 + 70/72 = 185/36
In mixed form: 55/36
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