Add 14/98 and 72/80
14/98 + 72/80 is 73/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
14/98 = 14 × 40/98 × 40 = 560/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
72/80 = 72 × 49/80 × 49 = 3528/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
560/3920 + 3528/3920 = 560 + 3528/3920 = 4088/3920 - 4088/3920 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 14/98 + 72/80 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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