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Add 50/72 and 8/45

50/72 + 8/45 is 157/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
    8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/360 + 64/360 = 250 + 64/360 = 314/360
  5. 314/360 simplified gives 157/180
  6. So, 50/72 + 8/45 = 157/180

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