Add 50/72 and 2/75
50/72 + 2/75 is 649/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
2/75 = 2 × 24/75 × 24 = 48/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1800 + 48/1800 = 1250 + 48/1800 = 1298/1800 - 1298/1800 simplified gives 649/900
- So, 50/72 + 2/75 = 649/900
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