Add 24/5 and 49/72
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 49/72
24/5 + 49/72 is 1973/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
24/5 = 24 × 72/5 × 72 = 1728/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/360 + 245/360 = 1728 + 245/360 = 1973/360 - So, 24/5 + 49/72 = 1973/360
In mixed form: 5173/360
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