Add 75/72 and 40/50
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 40/50
75/72 + 40/50 is 221/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
75/72 = 75 × 25/72 × 25 = 1875/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
40/50 = 40 × 36/50 × 36 = 1440/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/1800 + 1440/1800 = 1875 + 1440/1800 = 3315/1800 - 3315/1800 simplified gives 221/120
- So, 75/72 + 40/50 = 221/120
In mixed form: 1101/120
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