Add 49/9 and 12/72, Solve 5 4/9 + 12/72 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 12/72

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 12/72

49/9 + 12/72 is 101/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
Add the two like fractions:
392/72 + 12/72 = 392 + 12/72 = 404/72
404/72 simplified gives 101/18
So, 49/9 + 12/72 = 101/18
In mixed form: 511/18

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