Add 72/50 and 27/96
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 27/96
72/50 + 27/96 is 1377/800.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/2400 + 675/2400 = 3456 + 675/2400 = 4131/2400 - 4131/2400 simplified gives 1377/800
- So, 72/50 + 27/96 = 1377/800
In mixed form: 1577/800
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