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Add 45/72 and 16/49

45/72 + 16/49 is 373/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    45/72 = 45 × 49/72 × 49 = 2205/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    16/49 = 16 × 72/49 × 72 = 1152/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/3528 + 1152/3528 = 2205 + 1152/3528 = 3357/3528
  5. 3357/3528 simplified gives 373/392
  6. So, 45/72 + 16/49 = 373/392

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