Add 28/98 and 3/72
28/98 + 3/72 is 55/168.
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,
28/98 = 28 × 36/98 × 36 = 1008/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
3/72 = 3 × 49/72 × 49 = 147/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/3528 + 147/3528 = 1008 + 147/3528 = 1155/3528 - 1155/3528 simplified gives 55/168
- So, 28/98 + 3/72 = 55/168
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