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Add 9/50 and 2/72

9/50 + 2/72 is 187/900.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    9/50 = 9 × 36/50 × 36 = 324/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/1800 + 50/1800 = 324 + 50/1800 = 374/1800
  5. 374/1800 simplified gives 187/900
  6. So, 9/50 + 2/72 = 187/900

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