Add 50/35 and 45/72
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 45/72
50/35 + 45/72 is 115/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
50/35 = 50 × 72/35 × 72 = 3600/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
45/72 = 45 × 35/72 × 35 = 1575/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/2520 + 1575/2520 = 3600 + 1575/2520 = 5175/2520 - 5175/2520 simplified gives 115/56
- So, 50/35 + 45/72 = 115/56
In mixed form: 23/56
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