Add 72/40 and 3/50, Solve 1 32/40 + 3/50 as a fraction

Add 72/40 and 3/50

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 3/50

72/40 + 3/50 is 93/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
72/40 = 72 × 5/40 × 5 = 360/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200
Add the two like fractions:
360/200 + 12/200 = 360 + 12/200 = 372/200
372/200 simplified gives 93/50
So, 72/40 + 3/50 = 93/50
In mixed form: 143/50

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