Add 72/50 and 28/72
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 28/72
72/50 + 28/72 is 823/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
72/50 = 72 × 36/50 × 36 = 2592/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/1800 + 700/1800 = 2592 + 700/1800 = 3292/1800 - 3292/1800 simplified gives 823/450
- So, 72/50 + 28/72 = 823/450
In mixed form: 1373/450
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