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Add 72/8 and 5/49

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 5/49

72/8 + 5/49 is 446/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    72/8 = 72 × 49/8 × 49 = 3528/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    5/49 = 5 × 8/49 × 8 = 40/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/392 + 40/392 = 3528 + 40/392 = 3568/392
  5. 3568/392 simplified gives 446/49
  6. So, 72/8 + 5/49 = 446/49
    In mixed form: 95/49

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