Add 4/72 and 2/49
4/72 + 2/49 is 85/882.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 72/49 × 72 = 144/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
196/3528 + 144/3528 = 196 + 144/3528 = 340/3528 - 340/3528 simplified gives 85/882
- So, 4/72 + 2/49 = 85/882
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