Add 50/72 and 15/40
50/72 + 15/40 is 77/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 135/360 = 250 + 135/360 = 385/360 - 385/360 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 50/72 + 15/40 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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