Add 50/72 and 16/45
50/72 + 16/45 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 128/360 = 250 + 128/360 = 378/360 - 378/360 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 50/72 + 16/45 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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