Add 16/49 and 7/72
16/49 + 7/72 is 1495/3528.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/3528 + 343/3528 = 1152 + 343/3528 = 1495/3528 - So, 16/49 + 7/72 = 1495/3528
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