Add 30/72 and 12/98
30/72 + 12/98 is 317/588.
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,
30/72 = 30 × 49/72 × 49 = 1470/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
12/98 = 12 × 36/98 × 36 = 432/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/3528 + 432/3528 = 1470 + 432/3528 = 1902/3528 - 1902/3528 simplified gives 317/588
- So, 30/72 + 12/98 = 317/588
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