Add 50/20 and 14/72
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 14/72
50/20 + 14/72 is 97/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
50/20 = 50 × 18/20 × 18 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
900/360 + 70/360 = 900 + 70/360 = 970/360 - 970/360 simplified gives 97/36
- So, 50/20 + 14/72 = 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36
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