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Add 50/72 and 2/75

50/72 + 2/75 is 649/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    2/75 = 2 × 24/75 × 24 = 48/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/1800 + 48/1800 = 1250 + 48/1800 = 1298/1800
  5. 1298/1800 simplified gives 649/900
  6. So, 50/72 + 2/75 = 649/900

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