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Add 72/40 and 3/49

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 3/49

72/40 + 3/49 is 456/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    72/40 = 72 × 49/40 × 49 = 3528/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    3/49 = 3 × 40/49 × 40 = 120/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/1960 + 120/1960 = 3528 + 120/1960 = 3648/1960
  5. 3648/1960 simplified gives 456/245
  6. So, 72/40 + 3/49 = 456/245
    In mixed form: 1211/245

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