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Add 2/49 and 28/72

2/49 + 28/72 is 379/882.

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,
    2/49 = 2 × 72/49 × 72 = 144/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    28/72 = 28 × 49/72 × 49 = 1372/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/3528 + 1372/3528 = 144 + 1372/3528 = 1516/3528
  5. 1516/3528 simplified gives 379/882
  6. So, 2/49 + 28/72 = 379/882

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