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Add 50/72 and 3/80

50/72 + 3/80 is 527/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    50/72 = 50 × 10/72 × 10 = 500/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/720 + 27/720 = 500 + 27/720 = 527/720
  5. So, 50/72 + 3/80 = 527/720

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