Add 50/2 and 2/72
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 2/72
50/2 + 2/72 is 901/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
50/2 = 50 × 36/2 × 36 = 1800/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/72 + 2/72 = 1800 + 2/72 = 1802/72 - 1802/72 simplified gives 901/36
- So, 50/2 + 2/72 = 901/36
In mixed form: 251/36
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