Add 72/9 and 2/49
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 2/49
72/9 + 2/49 is 394/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
72/9 = 72 × 49/9 × 49 = 3528/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/441 + 18/441 = 3528 + 18/441 = 3546/441 - 3546/441 simplified gives 394/49
- So, 72/9 + 2/49 = 394/49
In mixed form: 82/49
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