Add 84/49 and 75/72
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 1 3/72
84/49 + 75/72 is 463/168.
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,
84/49 = 84 × 72/49 × 72 = 6048/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
75/72 = 75 × 49/72 × 49 = 3675/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/3528 + 3675/3528 = 6048 + 3675/3528 = 9723/3528 - 9723/3528 simplified gives 463/168
- So, 84/49 + 75/72 = 463/168
In mixed form: 2127/168
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