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Add 3/72 and 49/3

1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 16 1/3

3/72 + 49/3 is 131/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 3 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    49/3 = 49 × 24/3 × 24 = 1176/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/72 + 1176/72 = 3 + 1176/72 = 1179/72
  5. 1179/72 simplified gives 131/8
  6. So, 3/72 + 49/3 = 131/8
    In mixed form: 163/8

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