Add 14/98 and 72/45
1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 1 27/45
14/98 + 72/45 is 61/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
14/98 = 14 × 45/98 × 45 = 630/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
72/45 = 72 × 98/45 × 98 = 7056/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
630/4410 + 7056/4410 = 630 + 7056/4410 = 7686/4410 - 7686/4410 simplified gives 61/35
- So, 14/98 + 72/45 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35
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