Add 3/6 and 49/72
36 + 4972 is 8572.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
36 = 3 × 126 × 12 = 3672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4972 = 49 × 172 × 1 = 4972 - Add the two like fractions:
3672 + 4972 = 36 + 4972 = 8572 - So, 3/6 + 49/72 = 85/72
In mixed form: 11372
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