Add 72/50 and 49/90
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 49/90
72/50 + 49/90 is 893/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450 - Add the two like fractions:
648/450 + 245/450 = 648 + 245/450 = 893/450 - So, 72/50 + 49/90 = 893/450
In mixed form: 1443/450
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