Add 50/72 and 25/45
50/72 + 25/45 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 200/360 = 250 + 200/360 = 450/360 - 450/360 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 50/72 + 25/45 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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