Add 7/49 and 1/72
7/49 + 1/72 is 79/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
7/49 = 7 × 72/49 × 72 = 504/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
1/72 = 1 × 49/72 × 49 = 49/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
504/3528 + 49/3528 = 504 + 49/3528 = 553/3528 - 553/3528 simplified gives 79/504
- So, 7/49 + 1/72 = 79/504
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