Add 50/72 and 21/40
50/72 + 21/40 is 439/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
21/40 = 21 × 9/40 × 9 = 189/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 189/360 = 250 + 189/360 = 439/360 - So, 50/72 + 21/40 = 439/360
In mixed form: 179/360
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