Add 6/7 and 49/72
6/7 + 49/72 is 775/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
6/7 = 6 × 72/7 × 72 = 432/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504 - Add the two like fractions:
432/504 + 343/504 = 432 + 343/504 = 775/504 - So, 6/7 + 49/72 = 775/504
In mixed form: 1271/504
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