Add 50/72 and 50/15
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 3 5/15
50/72 + 50/15 is 145/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 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 15 × 24 = 360,
50/15 = 50 × 24/15 × 24 = 1200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 1200/360 = 250 + 1200/360 = 1450/360 - 1450/360 simplified gives 145/36
- So, 50/72 + 50/15 = 145/36
In mixed form: 41/36
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