Add 8/50 and 2/72
8/50 + 2/72 is 169/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
8/50 = 8 × 36/50 × 36 = 288/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1800 + 50/1800 = 288 + 50/1800 = 338/1800 - 338/1800 simplified gives 169/900
- So, 8/50 + 2/72 = 169/900
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