Add 50/72 and 7/35
50/72 + 7/35 is 161/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
50/72 = 50 × 35/72 × 35 = 1750/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
7/35 = 7 × 72/35 × 72 = 504/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2520 + 504/2520 = 1750 + 504/2520 = 2254/2520 - 2254/2520 simplified gives 161/180
- So, 50/72 + 7/35 = 161/180
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