Add 9/6 and 72/50
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 22/50
96 + 7250 is 14750.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
96 = 9 × 256 × 25 = 225150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7250 = 72 × 350 × 3 = 216150 - Add the two like fractions:
225150 + 216150 = 225 + 216150 = 441150 - 441/150 simplified gives 14750
- So, 9/6 + 72/50 = 147/50
In mixed form: 24750
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