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Add 49/72 and 14/45

49/72 + 14/45 is 119/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
    14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/360 + 112/360 = 245 + 112/360 = 357/360
  5. 357/360 simplified gives 119/120
  6. So, 49/72 + 14/45 = 119/120

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