Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 72/18 and 24/49

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 24/49

72/18 + 24/49 is 220/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    24/49 = 24 × 18/49 × 18 = 432/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/882 + 432/882 = 3528 + 432/882 = 3960/882
  5. 3960/882 simplified gives 220/49
  6. So, 72/18 + 24/49 = 220/49
    In mixed form: 424/49

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com