Add 50/5 and 20/72
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 20/72
50/5 + 20/72 is 185/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
50/5 = 50 × 72/5 × 72 = 3600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/360 + 100/360 = 3600 + 100/360 = 3700/360 - 3700/360 simplified gives 185/18
- So, 50/5 + 20/72 = 185/18
In mixed form: 105/18
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