Add 49/70 and 5/72
49/70 + 5/72 is 277/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
49/70 = 49 × 36/70 × 36 = 1764/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/2520 + 175/2520 = 1764 + 175/2520 = 1939/2520 - 1939/2520 simplified gives 277/360
- So, 49/70 + 5/72 = 277/360
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