Add 72/50 and 8/6
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 1 2/6
72/50 + 8/6 is 208/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
216/150 + 200/150 = 216 + 200/150 = 416/150 - 416/150 simplified gives 208/75
- So, 72/50 + 8/6 = 208/75
In mixed form: 258/75
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