Add 49/72 and 36/49
49/72 + 36/49 is 4993/3528.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
49/72 = 49 × 49/72 × 49 = 2401/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
36/49 = 36 × 72/49 × 72 = 2592/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2401/3528 + 2592/3528 = 2401 + 2592/3528 = 4993/3528 - So, 49/72 + 36/49 = 4993/3528
In mixed form: 11465/3528
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