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Add 49/5 and 28/72

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 28/72

49/5 + 28/72 is 917/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    49/5 = 49 × 72/5 × 72 = 3528/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/360 + 140/360 = 3528 + 140/360 = 3668/360
  5. 3668/360 simplified gives 917/90
  6. So, 49/5 + 28/72 = 917/90
    In mixed form: 1017/90

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