Add 12/72 and 10/49
12/72 + 10/49 is 109/294.
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,
12/72 = 12 × 49/72 × 49 = 588/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
10/49 = 10 × 72/49 × 72 = 720/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
588/3528 + 720/3528 = 588 + 720/3528 = 1308/3528 - 1308/3528 simplified gives 109/294
- So, 12/72 + 10/49 = 109/294
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