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Add 9/72 and 48/50

9/72 + 48/50 is 217/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    48/50 = 48 × 36/50 × 36 = 1728/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1800 + 1728/1800 = 225 + 1728/1800 = 1953/1800
  5. 1953/1800 simplified gives 217/200
  6. So, 9/72 + 48/50 = 217/200
    In mixed form: 117/200

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