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