Add 8/72 and 14/49
8/72 + 14/49 is 25/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
8/72 = 8 × 49/72 × 49 = 392/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
14/49 = 14 × 72/49 × 72 = 1008/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
392/3528 + 1008/3528 = 392 + 1008/3528 = 1400/3528 - 1400/3528 simplified gives 25/63
- So, 8/72 + 14/49 = 25/63
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