Add 72/49 and 16/45, Solve 1 23/49 + 16/45 as a fraction

Add 72/49 and 16/45

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 16/45

72/49 + 16/45 is 4024/2205.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
72/49 = 72 × 45/49 × 45 = 3240/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
16/45 = 16 × 49/45 × 49 = 784/2205
Add the two like fractions:
3240/2205 + 784/2205 = 3240 + 784/2205 = 4024/2205
So, 72/49 + 16/45 = 4024/2205
In mixed form: 11819/2205

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