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Add 15/72 and 24/49

15/72 + 24/49 is 821/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    15/72 = 15 × 49/72 × 49 = 735/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    24/49 = 24 × 72/49 × 72 = 1728/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/3528 + 1728/3528 = 735 + 1728/3528 = 2463/3528
  5. 2463/3528 simplified gives 821/1176
  6. So, 15/72 + 24/49 = 821/1176

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