Add 72/6 and 45/50
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 45/50
72/6 + 45/50 is 129/10.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 135/150 = 1800 + 135/150 = 1935/150 - 1935/150 simplified gives 129/10
- So, 72/6 + 45/50 = 129/10
In mixed form: 129/10
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