Add 50/72 and 16/5
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 3 1/5
50/72 + 16/5 is 701/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
16/5 = 16 × 72/5 × 72 = 1152/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 1152/360 = 250 + 1152/360 = 1402/360 - 1402/360 simplified gives 701/180
- So, 50/72 + 16/5 = 701/180
In mixed form: 3161/180
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