Add 63/8 and 49/72
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 49/72
63/8 + 49/72 is 77/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
567/72 + 49/72 = 567 + 49/72 = 616/72 - 616/72 simplified gives 77/9
- So, 63/8 + 49/72 = 77/9
In mixed form: 85/9
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