Add 50/80 and 14/36
50/80 + 14/36 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
14/36 = 14 × 20/36 × 20 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 280/720 = 450 + 280/720 = 730/720 - 730/720 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 50/80 + 14/36 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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