Add 72/42 and 50/35
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1 15/35
72/42 + 50/35 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 300/210 = 360 + 300/210 = 660/210 - 660/210 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 72/42 + 50/35 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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