Add 3/72 and 9/98
3/72 + 9/98 is 157/1176.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 36/98 × 36 = 324/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
147/3528 + 324/3528 = 147 + 324/3528 = 471/3528 - 471/3528 simplified gives 157/1176
- So, 3/72 + 9/98 = 157/1176
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