Add 50/72 and 27/28
50/72 + 27/28 is 209/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 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 28 × 18 = 504,
27/28 = 27 × 18/28 × 18 = 486/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 486/504 = 350 + 486/504 = 836/504 - 836/504 simplified gives 209/126
- So, 50/72 + 27/28 = 209/126
In mixed form: 183/126
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