Add 9/50 and 50/72
9/50 + 50/72 is 787/900.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 36/50 × 36 = 324/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
324/1800 + 1250/1800 = 324 + 1250/1800 = 1574/1800 - 1574/1800 simplified gives 787/900
- So, 9/50 + 50/72 = 787/900
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