Add 72/15 and 42/50
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 42/50
72/15 + 42/50 is 141/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
72/15 = 72 × 10/15 × 10 = 720/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
720/150 + 126/150 = 720 + 126/150 = 846/150 - 846/150 simplified gives 141/25
- So, 72/15 + 42/50 = 141/25
In mixed form: 516/25
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