Add 49/28 and 2/72
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 2/72
49/28 + 2/72 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
49/28 = 49 × 18/28 × 18 = 882/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
882/504 + 14/504 = 882 + 14/504 = 896/504 - 896/504 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 49/28 + 2/72 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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