Add 49/72 and 45/49
49/72 + 45/49 is 5641/3528.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 72/49 × 72 = 3240/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2401/3528 + 3240/3528 = 2401 + 3240/3528 = 5641/3528 - So, 49/72 + 45/49 = 5641/3528
In mixed form: 12113/3528
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