Add 72/45 and 50/56
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 50/56
72/45 + 50/56 is 349/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
72/45 = 72 × 56/45 × 56 = 4032/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/2520 + 2250/2520 = 4032 + 2250/2520 = 6282/2520 - 6282/2520 simplified gives 349/140
- So, 72/45 + 50/56 = 349/140
In mixed form: 269/140
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