Add 12/9 and 49/72
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 49/72
12/9 + 49/72 is 145/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 49/72 = 96 + 49/72 = 145/72 - So, 12/9 + 49/72 = 145/72
In mixed form: 21/72
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