Add 7/72 and 30/50
7/72 + 30/50 is 251/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
7/72 = 7 × 25/72 × 25 = 175/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
30/50 = 30 × 36/50 × 36 = 1080/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1800 + 1080/1800 = 175 + 1080/1800 = 1255/1800 - 1255/1800 simplified gives 251/360
- So, 7/72 + 30/50 = 251/360
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