Add 7/72 and 84/50, Solve 7/72 + 1 34/50 as a fraction

Add 7/72 and 84/50

1^st number: 7/72, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

7/72 + 84/50 is 3199/1800.

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,
84/50 = 84 × 36/50 × 36 = 3024/1800
Add the two like fractions:
175/1800 + 3024/1800 = 175 + 3024/1800 = 3199/1800
So, 7/72 + 84/50 = 3199/1800
In mixed form: 11399/1800

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