Add 72/14 and 2/49, Solve 5 2/14 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 2/49

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 2/49

72/14 + 2/49 is 254/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
72/14 = 72 × 7/14 × 7 = 504/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
Add the two like fractions:
504/98 + 4/98 = 504 + 4/98 = 508/98
508/98 simplified gives 254/49
So, 72/14 + 2/49 = 254/49
In mixed form: 59/49

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