Add 50/72 and 12/28
50/72 + 12/28 is 283/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
12/28 = 12 × 18/28 × 18 = 216/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 216/504 = 350 + 216/504 = 566/504 - 566/504 simplified gives 283/252
- So, 50/72 + 12/28 = 283/252
In mixed form: 131/252
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