Add 72/25 and 50/42, Solve 2 22/25 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 72/25 and 50/42

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

72/25 + 50/42 is 2137/525.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
72/25 = 72 × 42/25 × 42 = 3024/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
50/42 = 50 × 25/42 × 25 = 1250/1050
Add the two like fractions:
3024/1050 + 1250/1050 = 3024 + 1250/1050 = 4274/1050
4274/1050 simplified gives 2137/525
So, 72/25 + 50/42 = 2137/525
In mixed form: 437/525

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