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Add 8/72 and 9/50

8/72 + 9/50 is 131/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    9/50 = 9 × 36/50 × 36 = 324/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/1800 + 324/1800 = 200 + 324/1800 = 524/1800
  5. 524/1800 simplified gives 131/450
  6. So, 8/72 + 9/50 = 131/450

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