Add 50/14 and 1/72
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1/72
50/14 + 1/72 is 1807/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
50/14 = 50 × 36/14 × 36 = 1800/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/504 + 7/504 = 1800 + 7/504 = 1807/504 - So, 50/14 + 1/72 = 1807/504
In mixed form: 3295/504
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