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Add 12/49 and 1/72

12/49 + 1/72 is 913/3528.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    12/49 = 12 × 72/49 × 72 = 864/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    1/72 = 1 × 49/72 × 49 = 49/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/3528 + 49/3528 = 864 + 49/3528 = 913/3528
  5. So, 12/49 + 1/72 = 913/3528

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