Add 16/72 and 7/98
16/72 + 7/98 is 37/126.
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,
16/72 = 16 × 49/72 × 49 = 784/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
7/98 = 7 × 36/98 × 36 = 252/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
784/3528 + 252/3528 = 784 + 252/3528 = 1036/3528 - 1036/3528 simplified gives 37/126
- So, 16/72 + 7/98 = 37/126
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