Add 72/40 and 7/49
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 7/49
72/40 + 7/49 is 68/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
72/40 = 72 × 49/40 × 49 = 3528/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
7/49 = 7 × 40/49 × 40 = 280/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1960 + 280/1960 = 3528 + 280/1960 = 3808/1960 - 3808/1960 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 72/40 + 7/49 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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