Add 49/6 and 42/72
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 42/72
49/6 + 42/72 is 35/4.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
588/72 + 42/72 = 588 + 42/72 = 630/72 - 630/72 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 49/6 + 42/72 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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