Add 2/72 and 84/98
2/72 + 84/98 is 223/252.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 49/72 × 49 = 98/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
84/98 = 84 × 36/98 × 36 = 3024/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
98/3528 + 3024/3528 = 98 + 3024/3528 = 3122/3528 - 3122/3528 simplified gives 223/252
- So, 2/72 + 84/98 = 223/252
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