Add 72/75 and 72/50
1st number: 72/75, 2nd number: 1 22/50
72/75 + 72/50 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 216/150 = 144 + 216/150 = 360/150 - 360/150 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 72/75 + 72/50 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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