Add 7/72 and 49/24, Solve 7/72 + 2 1/24 as a fraction

Add 7/72 and 49/24

1^st number: 7/72, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

7/72 + 49/24 is 77/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
Add the two like fractions:
7/72 + 147/72 = 7 + 147/72 = 154/72
154/72 simplified gives 77/36
So, 7/72 + 49/24 = 77/36
In mixed form: 25/36

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