Add 16/49 and 4/72
16/49 + 4/72 is 337/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
16/49 = 16 × 72/49 × 72 = 1152/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/3528 + 196/3528 = 1152 + 196/3528 = 1348/3528 - 1348/3528 simplified gives 337/882
- So, 16/49 + 4/72 = 337/882
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