Add 49/35 and 28/72, Solve 1 14/35 + 28/72 as a fraction

Add 49/35 and 28/72

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 28/72

49/35 + 28/72 is 161/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
49/35 = 49 × 72/35 × 72 = 3528/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
28/72 = 28 × 35/72 × 35 = 980/2520
Add the two like fractions:
3528/2520 + 980/2520 = 3528 + 980/2520 = 4508/2520
4508/2520 simplified gives 161/90
So, 49/35 + 28/72 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90

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