Add 7/72 and 49/48
1st number: 7/72, 2nd number: 1 1/48
7/72 + 49/48 is 161/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
7/72 = 7 × 2/72 × 2 = 14/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144 - Add the two like fractions:
14/144 + 147/144 = 14 + 147/144 = 161/144 - So, 7/72 + 49/48 = 161/144
In mixed form: 117/144
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