Add 50/72 and 21/30
50/72 + 21/30 is 251/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
21/30 = 21 × 12/30 × 12 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 252/360 = 250 + 252/360 = 502/360 - 502/360 simplified gives 251/180
- So, 50/72 + 21/30 = 251/180
In mixed form: 171/180
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