Add 63/72 and 24/49
63/72 + 24/49 is 535/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
24/49 = 24 × 72/49 × 72 = 1728/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/3528 + 1728/3528 = 3087 + 1728/3528 = 4815/3528 - 4815/3528 simplified gives 535/392
- So, 63/72 + 24/49 = 535/392
In mixed form: 1143/392
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