Add 14/72 and 8/98
14/72 + 8/98 is 487/1764.
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,
14/72 = 14 × 49/72 × 49 = 686/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
8/98 = 8 × 36/98 × 36 = 288/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
686/3528 + 288/3528 = 686 + 288/3528 = 974/3528 - 974/3528 simplified gives 487/1764
- So, 14/72 + 8/98 = 487/1764
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