Add 50/72 and 60/75
50/72 + 60/75 is 269/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
60/75 = 60 × 24/75 × 24 = 1440/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1800 + 1440/1800 = 1250 + 1440/1800 = 2690/1800 - 2690/1800 simplified gives 269/180
- So, 50/72 + 60/75 = 269/180
In mixed form: 189/180
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