Add 72/6 and 32/50
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 32/50
72/6 + 32/50 is 316/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 96/150 = 1800 + 96/150 = 1896/150 - 1896/150 simplified gives 316/25
- So, 72/6 + 32/50 = 316/25
In mixed form: 1216/25
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