Add 50/16 and 40/72
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 40/72
50/16 + 40/72 is 265/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
40/72 = 40 × 2/72 × 2 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
450/144 + 80/144 = 450 + 80/144 = 530/144 - 530/144 simplified gives 265/72
- So, 50/16 + 40/72 = 265/72
In mixed form: 349/72
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