Add 49/72 and 7/32
49/72 + 7/32 is 259/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
49/72 = 49 × 4/72 × 4 = 196/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Add the two like fractions:
196/288 + 63/288 = 196 + 63/288 = 259/288 - So, 49/72 + 7/32 = 259/288
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