Add 50/72 and 5/9
50/72 + 5/9 is 5/4.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
50/72 + 40/72 = 50 + 40/72 = 90/72 - 90/72 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 50/72 + 5/9 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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