Add 72/7 and 15/50
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 15/50
72/7 + 15/50 is 741/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
72/7 = 72 × 50/7 × 50 = 3600/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/350 + 105/350 = 3600 + 105/350 = 3705/350 - 3705/350 simplified gives 741/70
- So, 72/7 + 15/50 = 741/70
In mixed form: 1041/70
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