Add 98/6 and 2/72
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 2/72
986 + 272 is 58936.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
986 = 98 × 126 × 12 = 117672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
272 = 2 × 172 × 1 = 272 - Add the two like fractions:
117672 + 272 = 1176 + 272 = 117872 - 1178/72 simplified gives 58936
- So, 98/6 + 2/72 = 589/36
In mixed form: 161336
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