Add 2/72 and 75/49
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 26/49
2/72 + 75/49 is 2749/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
2/72 = 2 × 49/72 × 49 = 98/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
75/49 = 75 × 72/49 × 72 = 5400/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
98/3528 + 5400/3528 = 98 + 5400/3528 = 5498/3528 - 5498/3528 simplified gives 2749/1764
- So, 2/72 + 75/49 = 2749/1764
In mixed form: 1985/1764
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