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Add 35/72 and 49/56

35/72 + 49/56 is 49/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/504 + 441/504 = 245 + 441/504 = 686/504
  5. 686/504 simplified gives 49/36
  6. So, 35/72 + 49/56 = 49/36
    In mixed form: 113/36

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