Add 3/72 and 90/49, Solve 3/72 + 1 41/49 as a fraction

Add 3/72 and 90/49

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

3/72 + 90/49 is 2209/1176.

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,
3/72 = 3 × 49/72 × 49 = 147/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
90/49 = 90 × 72/49 × 72 = 6480/3528
Add the two like fractions:
147/3528 + 6480/3528 = 147 + 6480/3528 = 6627/3528
6627/3528 simplified gives 2209/1176
So, 3/72 + 90/49 = 2209/1176
In mixed form: 11033/1176

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