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Add 14/49 and 9/72

14/49 + 9/72 is 23/56.

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,
    14/49 = 14 × 72/49 × 72 = 1008/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    9/72 = 9 × 49/72 × 49 = 441/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/3528 + 441/3528 = 1008 + 441/3528 = 1449/3528
  5. 1449/3528 simplified gives 23/56
  6. So, 14/49 + 9/72 = 23/56

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