Add 2/98 and 28/72
2/98 + 28/72 is 361/882.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 36/98 × 36 = 72/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
28/72 = 28 × 49/72 × 49 = 1372/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
72/3528 + 1372/3528 = 72 + 1372/3528 = 1444/3528 - 1444/3528 simplified gives 361/882
- So, 2/98 + 28/72 = 361/882
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