Add 3/72 and 5/49
3/72 + 5/49 is 169/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
3/72 = 3 × 49/72 × 49 = 147/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
5/49 = 5 × 72/49 × 72 = 360/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
147/3528 + 360/3528 = 147 + 360/3528 = 507/3528 - 507/3528 simplified gives 169/1176
- So, 3/72 + 5/49 = 169/1176
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