Add 72/5 and 9/49
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 9/49
72/5 + 9/49 is 3573/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
72/5 = 72 × 49/5 × 49 = 3528/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
9/49 = 9 × 5/49 × 5 = 45/245 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/245 + 45/245 = 3528 + 45/245 = 3573/245 - So, 72/5 + 9/49 = 3573/245
In mixed form: 14143/245
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