Add 72/90 and 72/50
1st number: 72/90, 2nd number: 1 22/50
72/90 + 72/50 is 56/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
72/90 = 72 × 5/90 × 5 = 360/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450 - Add the two like fractions:
360/450 + 648/450 = 360 + 648/450 = 1008/450 - 1008/450 simplified gives 56/25
- So, 72/90 + 72/50 = 56/25
In mixed form: 26/25
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