Add 50/72 and 30/35, Solve 50/72 + 30/35 as a fraction

Add 50/72 and 30/35

50/72 + 30/35 is 391/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
50/72 = 50 × 35/72 × 35 = 1750/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
30/35 = 30 × 72/35 × 72 = 2160/2520
Add the two like fractions:
1750/2520 + 2160/2520 = 1750 + 2160/2520 = 3910/2520
3910/2520 simplified gives 391/252
So, 50/72 + 30/35 = 391/252
In mixed form: 1139/252

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