Add 1/98 and 42/72
1/98 + 42/72 is 349/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
1/98 = 1 × 36/98 × 36 = 36/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
36/3528 + 2058/3528 = 36 + 2058/3528 = 2094/3528 - 2094/3528 simplified gives 349/588
- So, 1/98 + 42/72 = 349/588
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