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Add 49/72 and 63/49

1st number: 49/72, 2nd number: 1 14/49

49/72 + 63/49 is 991/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    49/72 = 49 × 49/72 × 49 = 2401/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    63/49 = 63 × 72/49 × 72 = 4536/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2401/3528 + 4536/3528 = 2401 + 4536/3528 = 6937/3528
  5. 6937/3528 simplified gives 991/504
  6. So, 49/72 + 63/49 = 991/504
    In mixed form: 1487/504

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