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Add 7/72 and 18/49

7/72 + 18/49 is 1639/3528.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    18/49 = 18 × 72/49 × 72 = 1296/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/3528 + 1296/3528 = 343 + 1296/3528 = 1639/3528
  5. So, 7/72 + 18/49 = 1639/3528

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