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Add 18/49 and 3/72

18/49 + 3/72 is 481/1176.

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,
    18/49 = 18 × 72/49 × 72 = 1296/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    3/72 = 3 × 49/72 × 49 = 147/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/3528 + 147/3528 = 1296 + 147/3528 = 1443/3528
  5. 1443/3528 simplified gives 481/1176
  6. So, 18/49 + 3/72 = 481/1176

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