Add 72/50 and 14/90
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 14/90
72/50 + 14/90 is 359/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
14/90 = 14 × 5/90 × 5 = 70/450 - Add the two like fractions:
648/450 + 70/450 = 648 + 70/450 = 718/450 - 718/450 simplified gives 359/225
- So, 72/50 + 14/90 = 359/225
In mixed form: 1134/225
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