Add 2/98 and 72/18
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 4 0/18
2/98 + 72/18 is 197/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882 - Add the two like fractions:
18/882 + 3528/882 = 18 + 3528/882 = 3546/882 - 3546/882 simplified gives 197/49
- So, 2/98 + 72/18 = 197/49
In mixed form: 41/49
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