Add 50/72 and 16/20
50/72 + 16/20 is 269/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
16/20 = 16 × 18/20 × 18 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 288/360 = 250 + 288/360 = 538/360 - 538/360 simplified gives 269/180
- So, 50/72 + 16/20 = 269/180
In mixed form: 189/180
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