Add 72/3 and 27/49
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 27/49
723 + 2749 is 120349.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
723 = 72 × 493 × 49 = 3528147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
2749 = 27 × 349 × 3 = 81147 - Add the two like fractions:
3528147 + 81147 = 3528 + 81147 = 3609147 - 3609/147 simplified gives 120349
- So, 72/3 + 27/49 = 1203/49
In mixed form: 242749
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