Add 3/98 and 28/72
3/98 + 28/72 is 185/441.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 36/98 × 36 = 108/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
28/72 = 28 × 49/72 × 49 = 1372/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
108/3528 + 1372/3528 = 108 + 1372/3528 = 1480/3528 - 1480/3528 simplified gives 185/441
- So, 3/98 + 28/72 = 185/441
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