Add 40/72 and 7/49
40/72 + 7/49 is 44/63.
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,
40/72 = 40 × 49/72 × 49 = 1960/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
7/49 = 7 × 72/49 × 72 = 504/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/3528 + 504/3528 = 1960 + 504/3528 = 2464/3528 - 2464/3528 simplified gives 44/63
- So, 40/72 + 7/49 = 44/63
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