Add 50/15 and 25/72
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 25/72
50/15 + 25/72 is 265/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
50/15 = 50 × 24/15 × 24 = 1200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/360 + 125/360 = 1200 + 125/360 = 1325/360 - 1325/360 simplified gives 265/72
- So, 50/15 + 25/72 = 265/72
In mixed form: 349/72
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