Add 49/10 and 2/72
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 2/72
49/10 + 2/72 is 887/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
49/10 = 49 × 36/10 × 36 = 1764/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/360 + 10/360 = 1764 + 10/360 = 1774/360 - 1774/360 simplified gives 887/180
- So, 49/10 + 2/72 = 887/180
In mixed form: 4167/180
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