Add 50/72 and 42/48
50/72 + 42/48 is 113/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144 - Add the two like fractions:
100/144 + 126/144 = 100 + 126/144 = 226/144 - 226/144 simplified gives 113/72
- So, 50/72 + 42/48 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72
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