Add 72/50 and 84/36, Solve 1 22/50 + 2 12/36 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 84/36

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

72/50 + 84/36 is 283/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
72/50 = 72 × 18/50 × 18 = 1296/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
Add the two like fractions:
1296/900 + 2100/900 = 1296 + 2100/900 = 3396/900
3396/900 simplified gives 283/75
So, 72/50 + 84/36 = 283/75
In mixed form: 358/75

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