Add 12/72 and 48/98
12/72 + 48/98 is 193/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
12/72 = 12 × 49/72 × 49 = 588/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
48/98 = 48 × 36/98 × 36 = 1728/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
588/3528 + 1728/3528 = 588 + 1728/3528 = 2316/3528 - 2316/3528 simplified gives 193/294
- So, 12/72 + 48/98 = 193/294
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