Add 50/72 and 60/5
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 12 0/5
50/72 + 60/5 is 457/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
60/5 = 60 × 72/5 × 72 = 4320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 4320/360 = 250 + 4320/360 = 4570/360 - 4570/360 simplified gives 457/36
- So, 50/72 + 60/5 = 457/36
In mixed form: 1225/36
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