Add 50/2 and 63/72
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 63/72
50/2 + 63/72 is 207/8.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/72 + 63/72 = 1800 + 63/72 = 1863/72 - 1863/72 simplified gives 207/8
- So, 50/2 + 63/72 = 207/8
In mixed form: 257/8
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