Add 72/50 and 24/90, Solve 1 22/50 + 24/90 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 24/90

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 24/90

72/50 + 24/90 is 128/75.

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,
24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450
Add the two like fractions:
648/450 + 120/450 = 648 + 120/450 = 768/450
768/450 simplified gives 128/75
So, 72/50 + 24/90 = 128/75
In mixed form: 153/75

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