Add 14/72 and 9/49, Solve 14/72 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 14/72 and 9/49

14/72 + 9/49 is 667/1764.

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,
14/72 = 14 × 49/72 × 49 = 686/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
9/49 = 9 × 72/49 × 72 = 648/3528
Add the two like fractions:
686/3528 + 648/3528 = 686 + 648/3528 = 1334/3528
1334/3528 simplified gives 667/1764
So, 14/72 + 9/49 = 667/1764

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