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Add 50/72 and 8/15

50/72 + 8/15 is 221/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    8/15 = 8 × 24/15 × 24 = 192/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/360 + 192/360 = 250 + 192/360 = 442/360
  5. 442/360 simplified gives 221/180
  6. So, 50/72 + 8/15 = 221/180
    In mixed form: 141/180

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