Add 75/4 and 50/72
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 50/72
75/4 + 50/72 is 175/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
75/4 = 75 × 18/4 × 18 = 1350/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/72 + 50/72 = 1350 + 50/72 = 1400/72 - 1400/72 simplified gives 175/9
- So, 75/4 + 50/72 = 175/9
In mixed form: 194/9
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