Add 63/49 and 3/72
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 3/72
63/49 + 3/72 is 223/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
63/49 = 63 × 72/49 × 72 = 4536/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
3/72 = 3 × 49/72 × 49 = 147/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/3528 + 147/3528 = 4536 + 147/3528 = 4683/3528 - 4683/3528 simplified gives 223/168
- So, 63/49 + 3/72 = 223/168
In mixed form: 155/168
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