Add 72/50 and 42/49, Solve 1 22/50 + 42/49 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 42/49

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 42/49

72/50 + 42/49 is 402/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450
Add the two like fractions:
3528/2450 + 2100/2450 = 3528 + 2100/2450 = 5628/2450
5628/2450 simplified gives 402/175
So, 72/50 + 42/49 = 402/175
In mixed form: 252/175

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