Add 81/15 and 50/72
1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 50/72
81/15 + 50/72 is 1097/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
81/15 = 81 × 24/15 × 24 = 1944/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/360 + 250/360 = 1944 + 250/360 = 2194/360 - 2194/360 simplified gives 1097/180
- So, 81/15 + 50/72 = 1097/180
In mixed form: 617/180
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