Add 72/50 and 2/75
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 2/75
72/50 + 2/75 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
216/150 + 4/150 = 216 + 4/150 = 220/150 - 220/150 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 72/50 + 2/75 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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