Add 50/72 and 36/60
50/72 + 36/60 is 233/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 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 60 × 6 = 360,
36/60 = 36 × 6/60 × 6 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 216/360 = 250 + 216/360 = 466/360 - 466/360 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 50/72 + 36/60 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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