Add 42/72 and 9/49
42/72 + 9/49 is 451/588.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
9/49 = 9 × 72/49 × 72 = 648/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/3528 + 648/3528 = 2058 + 648/3528 = 2706/3528 - 2706/3528 simplified gives 451/588
- So, 42/72 + 9/49 = 451/588
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