Add 50/72 and 16/21
50/72 + 16/21 is 367/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 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 21 × 24 = 504,
16/21 = 16 × 24/21 × 24 = 384/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 384/504 = 350 + 384/504 = 734/504 - 734/504 simplified gives 367/252
- So, 50/72 + 16/21 = 367/252
In mixed form: 1115/252
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