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Add 75/50 and 72/80

1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 72/80

75/50 + 72/80 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    75/50 = 75 × 8/50 × 8 = 600/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    72/80 = 72 × 5/80 × 5 = 360/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/400 + 360/400 = 600 + 360/400 = 960/400
  5. 960/400 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 75/50 + 72/80 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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