Add 49/6 and 4/72
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 4/72
49/6 + 4/72 is 74/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
49/6 = 49 × 12/6 × 12 = 588/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
588/72 + 4/72 = 588 + 4/72 = 592/72 - 592/72 simplified gives 74/9
- So, 49/6 + 4/72 = 74/9
In mixed form: 82/9
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