Add 8/49 and 25/72
8/49 + 25/72 is 1801/3528.
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,
25/72 = 25 × 49/72 × 49 = 1225/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
576/3528 + 1225/3528 = 576 + 1225/3528 = 1801/3528 - So, 8/49 + 25/72 = 1801/3528
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