Add 4/72 and 12/49
4/72 + 12/49 is 265/882.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
12/49 = 12 × 72/49 × 72 = 864/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
196/3528 + 864/3528 = 196 + 864/3528 = 1060/3528 - 1060/3528 simplified gives 265/882
- So, 4/72 + 12/49 = 265/882
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