Add 50/35 and 5/72
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 5/72
50/35 + 5/72 is 755/504.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/2520 + 175/2520 = 3600 + 175/2520 = 3775/2520 - 3775/2520 simplified gives 755/504
- So, 50/35 + 5/72 = 755/504
In mixed form: 1251/504
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