Add 14/98 and 15/72
14/98 + 15/72 is 59/168.
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,
14/98 = 14 × 36/98 × 36 = 504/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
15/72 = 15 × 49/72 × 49 = 735/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
504/3528 + 735/3528 = 504 + 735/3528 = 1239/3528 - 1239/3528 simplified gives 59/168
- So, 14/98 + 15/72 = 59/168
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