Add 63/10 and 50/72
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 50/72
63/10 + 50/72 is 1259/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
63/10 = 63 × 36/10 × 36 = 2268/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/360 + 250/360 = 2268 + 250/360 = 2518/360 - 2518/360 simplified gives 1259/180
- So, 63/10 + 50/72 = 1259/180
In mixed form: 6179/180
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