Add 50/72 and 75/50, Solve 50/72 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 50/72 and 75/50

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

50/72 + 75/50 is 79/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 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 50 × 36 = 1800,
75/50 = 75 × 36/50 × 36 = 2700/1800
Add the two like fractions:
1250/1800 + 2700/1800 = 1250 + 2700/1800 = 3950/1800
3950/1800 simplified gives 79/36
So, 50/72 + 75/50 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36

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