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Add 49/72 and 7/8

49/72 + 7/8 is 14/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/72 + 63/72 = 49 + 63/72 = 112/72
  5. 112/72 simplified gives 14/9
  6. So, 49/72 + 7/8 = 14/9
    In mixed form: 15/9

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