Add 80/50 and 10/72
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 10/72
80/50 + 10/72 is 313/180.
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,
80/50 = 80 × 36/50 × 36 = 2880/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1800 + 250/1800 = 2880 + 250/1800 = 3130/1800 - 3130/1800 simplified gives 313/180
- So, 80/50 + 10/72 = 313/180
In mixed form: 1133/180
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