Add 80/72 and 1/49, Solve 1 8/72 + 1/49 as a fraction

Add 80/72 and 1/49

1^st number: 1 8/72, 2^nd number: 1/49

80/72 + 1/49 is 499/441.

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,
80/72 = 80 × 49/72 × 49 = 3920/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
1/49 = 1 × 72/49 × 72 = 72/3528
Add the two like fractions:
3920/3528 + 72/3528 = 3920 + 72/3528 = 3992/3528
3992/3528 simplified gives 499/441
So, 80/72 + 1/49 = 499/441
In mixed form: 158/441

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