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Add 49/72 and 7/16

49/72 + 7/16 is 161/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    49/72 = 49 × 2/72 × 2 = 98/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/144 + 63/144 = 98 + 63/144 = 161/144
  5. So, 49/72 + 7/16 = 161/144
    In mixed form: 117/144

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