Add 49/72 and 40/63
49/72 + 40/63 is 221/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
40/63 = 40 × 8/63 × 8 = 320/504 - Add the two like fractions:
343/504 + 320/504 = 343 + 320/504 = 663/504 - 663/504 simplified gives 221/168
- So, 49/72 + 40/63 = 221/168
In mixed form: 153/168
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