Add 30/25 and 98/72
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 26/72
30/25 + 98/72 is 461/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
30/25 = 30 × 72/25 × 72 = 2160/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
98/72 = 98 × 25/72 × 25 = 2450/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1800 + 2450/1800 = 2160 + 2450/1800 = 4610/1800 - 4610/1800 simplified gives 461/180
- So, 30/25 + 98/72 = 461/180
In mixed form: 2101/180
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