Add 50/72 and 20/42
50/72 + 20/42 is 295/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 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 42 × 12 = 504,
20/42 = 20 × 12/42 × 12 = 240/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 240/504 = 350 + 240/504 = 590/504 - 590/504 simplified gives 295/252
- So, 50/72 + 20/42 = 295/252
In mixed form: 143/252
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