Add 50/16 and 6/72
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 6/72
50/16 + 6/72 is 77/24.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 2/72 × 2 = 12/144 - Add the two like fractions:
450/144 + 12/144 = 450 + 12/144 = 462/144 - 462/144 simplified gives 77/24
- So, 50/16 + 6/72 = 77/24
In mixed form: 35/24
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