Add 72/50 and 7/30
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 7/30
72/50 + 7/30 is 251/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Add the two like fractions:
216/150 + 35/150 = 216 + 35/150 = 251/150 - So, 72/50 + 7/30 = 251/150
In mixed form: 1101/150
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