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Add 5/49 and 15/72

5/49 + 15/72 is 365/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    5/49 = 5 × 72/49 × 72 = 360/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    15/72 = 15 × 49/72 × 49 = 735/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/3528 + 735/3528 = 360 + 735/3528 = 1095/3528
  5. 1095/3528 simplified gives 365/1176
  6. So, 5/49 + 15/72 = 365/1176

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