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Add 7/49 and 6/72

7/49 + 6/72 is 19/84.

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,
    6/72 = 6 × 49/72 × 49 = 294/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/3528 + 294/3528 = 504 + 294/3528 = 798/3528
  5. 798/3528 simplified gives 19/84
  6. So, 7/49 + 6/72 = 19/84

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