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Add 7/15 and 50/72

7/15 + 50/72 is 209/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    7/15 = 7 × 24/15 × 24 = 168/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/360 + 250/360 = 168 + 250/360 = 418/360
  5. 418/360 simplified gives 209/180
  6. So, 7/15 + 50/72 = 209/180
    In mixed form: 129/180

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