Add 50/72 and 10/75
50/72 + 10/75 is 149/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
10/75 = 10 × 24/75 × 24 = 240/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1800 + 240/1800 = 1250 + 240/1800 = 1490/1800 - 1490/1800 simplified gives 149/180
- So, 50/72 + 10/75 = 149/180
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