Add 2/98 and 75/72
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 3/72
2/98 + 75/72 is 1249/1176.
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,
75/72 = 75 × 49/72 × 49 = 3675/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
72/3528 + 3675/3528 = 72 + 3675/3528 = 3747/3528 - 3747/3528 simplified gives 1249/1176
- So, 2/98 + 75/72 = 1249/1176
In mixed form: 173/1176
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