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Add 72/9 and 24/49

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 24/49

72/9 + 24/49 is 416/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    72/9 = 72 × 49/9 × 49 = 3528/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    24/49 = 24 × 9/49 × 9 = 216/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/441 + 216/441 = 3528 + 216/441 = 3744/441
  5. 3744/441 simplified gives 416/49
  6. So, 72/9 + 24/49 = 416/49
    In mixed form: 824/49

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