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Add 7/49 and 25/72

7/49 + 25/72 is 247/504.

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,
    7/49 = 7 × 72/49 × 72 = 504/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    25/72 = 25 × 49/72 × 49 = 1225/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/3528 + 1225/3528 = 504 + 1225/3528 = 1729/3528
  5. 1729/3528 simplified gives 247/504
  6. So, 7/49 + 25/72 = 247/504

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