Add 50/9 and 50/72
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 50/72
50/9 + 50/72 is 25/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Add the two like fractions:
400/72 + 50/72 = 400 + 50/72 = 450/72 - 450/72 simplified gives 25/4
- So, 50/9 + 50/72 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4
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