Add 80/72 and 9/50, Solve 1 8/72 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 80/72 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 8/72, 2^nd number: 9/50

80/72 + 9/50 is 581/450.

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,
80/72 = 80 × 25/72 × 25 = 2000/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
9/50 = 9 × 36/50 × 36 = 324/1800
Add the two like fractions:
2000/1800 + 324/1800 = 2000 + 324/1800 = 2324/1800
2324/1800 simplified gives 581/450
So, 80/72 + 9/50 = 581/450
In mixed form: 1131/450

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