Add 1/49 and 30/72
1/49 + 30/72 is 257/588.
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,
1/49 = 1 × 72/49 × 72 = 72/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
30/72 = 30 × 49/72 × 49 = 1470/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
72/3528 + 1470/3528 = 72 + 1470/3528 = 1542/3528 - 1542/3528 simplified gives 257/588
- So, 1/49 + 30/72 = 257/588
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