Add 36/72 and 48/49
36/72 + 48/49 is 145/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
36/72 = 36 × 49/72 × 49 = 1764/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
48/49 = 48 × 72/49 × 72 = 3456/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/3528 + 3456/3528 = 1764 + 3456/3528 = 5220/3528 - 5220/3528 simplified gives 145/98
- So, 36/72 + 48/49 = 145/98
In mixed form: 147/98
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