Add 8/50 and 4/72
8/50 + 4/72 is 97/450.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 25/72 × 25 = 100/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1800 + 100/1800 = 288 + 100/1800 = 388/1800 - 388/1800 simplified gives 97/450
- So, 8/50 + 4/72 = 97/450
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