Add 3/72 and 5/98
3/72 + 5/98 is 109/1176.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 49/72 × 49 = 147/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
5/98 = 5 × 36/98 × 36 = 180/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
147/3528 + 180/3528 = 147 + 180/3528 = 327/3528 - 327/3528 simplified gives 109/1176
- So, 3/72 + 5/98 = 109/1176
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