Add 72/50 and 18/96, Solve 1 22/50 + 18/96 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 18/96

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 18/96

72/50 + 18/96 is 651/400.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
72/50 = 72 × 48/50 × 48 = 3456/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400
Add the two like fractions:
3456/2400 + 450/2400 = 3456 + 450/2400 = 3906/2400
3906/2400 simplified gives 651/400
So, 72/50 + 18/96 = 651/400
In mixed form: 1251/400

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