Add 50/45 and 50/72
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 50/72
50/45 + 50/72 is 65/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
400/360 + 250/360 = 400 + 250/360 = 650/360 - 650/360 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 50/45 + 50/72 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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