Add 50/5 and 40/72
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 40/72
50/5 + 40/72 is 95/9.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/360 + 200/360 = 3600 + 200/360 = 3800/360 - 3800/360 simplified gives 95/9
- So, 50/5 + 40/72 = 95/9
In mixed form: 105/9
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