Add 20/72 and 15/98
20/72 + 15/98 is 190/441.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 49/72 × 49 = 980/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
15/98 = 15 × 36/98 × 36 = 540/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
980/3528 + 540/3528 = 980 + 540/3528 = 1520/3528 - 1520/3528 simplified gives 190/441
- So, 20/72 + 15/98 = 190/441
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