Add 50/25 and 70/72
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 70/72
50/25 + 70/72 is 107/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
50/25 = 50 × 72/25 × 72 = 3600/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/1800 + 1750/1800 = 3600 + 1750/1800 = 5350/1800 - 5350/1800 simplified gives 107/36
- So, 50/25 + 70/72 = 107/36
In mixed form: 235/36
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