Add 8/49 and 20/72
8/49 + 20/72 is 389/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
8/49 = 8 × 72/49 × 72 = 576/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
20/72 = 20 × 49/72 × 49 = 980/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
576/3528 + 980/3528 = 576 + 980/3528 = 1556/3528 - 1556/3528 simplified gives 389/882
- So, 8/49 + 20/72 = 389/882
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