Add 8/72 and 15/49
8/72 + 15/49 is 184/441.
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,
15/49 = 15 × 72/49 × 72 = 1080/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
392/3528 + 1080/3528 = 392 + 1080/3528 = 1472/3528 - 1472/3528 simplified gives 184/441
- So, 8/72 + 15/49 = 184/441
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