Add 50/72 and 9/14
50/72 + 9/14 is 337/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
9/14 = 9 × 36/14 × 36 = 324/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 324/504 = 350 + 324/504 = 674/504 - 674/504 simplified gives 337/252
- So, 50/72 + 9/14 = 337/252
In mixed form: 185/252
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