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Add 49/72 and 14/30

49/72 + 14/30 is 413/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 30 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    14/30 = 14 × 12/30 × 12 = 168/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/360 + 168/360 = 245 + 168/360 = 413/360
  5. So, 49/72 + 14/30 = 413/360
    In mixed form: 153/360

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