Add 50/72 and 12/16
50/72 + 12/16 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Add the two like fractions:
100/144 + 108/144 = 100 + 108/144 = 208/144 - 208/144 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 50/72 + 12/16 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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