Add 21/72 and 6/49
21/72 + 6/49 is 487/1176.
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,
21/72 = 21 × 49/72 × 49 = 1029/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
6/49 = 6 × 72/49 × 72 = 432/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/3528 + 432/3528 = 1029 + 432/3528 = 1461/3528 - 1461/3528 simplified gives 487/1176
- So, 21/72 + 6/49 = 487/1176
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