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Add 8/72 and 1/49

8/72 + 1/49 is 58/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    8/72 = 8 × 49/72 × 49 = 392/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    1/49 = 1 × 72/49 × 72 = 72/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/3528 + 72/3528 = 392 + 72/3528 = 464/3528
  5. 464/3528 simplified gives 58/441
  6. So, 8/72 + 1/49 = 58/441

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