Add 72/50 and 60/90
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 60/90
72/50 + 60/90 is 158/75.
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,
60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
648/450 + 300/450 = 648 + 300/450 = 948/450 - 948/450 simplified gives 158/75
- So, 72/50 + 60/90 = 158/75
In mixed form: 28/75
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