Add 50/72 and 4/9
50/72 + 4/9 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Add the two like fractions:
50/72 + 32/72 = 50 + 32/72 = 82/72 - 82/72 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 50/72 + 4/9 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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