Add 9/72 and 72/50, Solve 9/72 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 9/72 and 72/50

1^st number: 9/72, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

9/72 + 72/50 is 313/200.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
72/50 = 72 × 36/50 × 36 = 2592/1800
Add the two like fractions:
225/1800 + 2592/1800 = 225 + 2592/1800 = 2817/1800
2817/1800 simplified gives 313/200
So, 9/72 + 72/50 = 313/200
In mixed form: 1113/200

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