Add 98/5 and 2/72
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 2/72
98/5 + 2/72 is 3533/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
98/5 = 98 × 72/5 × 72 = 7056/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
7056/360 + 10/360 = 7056 + 10/360 = 7066/360 - 7066/360 simplified gives 3533/180
- So, 98/5 + 2/72 = 3533/180
In mixed form: 19113/180
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