Add 72/75 and 9/50
72/75 + 9/50 is 57/50.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 27/150 = 144 + 27/150 = 171/150 - 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 72/75 + 9/50 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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