Add 35/90 and 72/98
35/90 + 72/98 is 991/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
35/90 = 35 × 49/90 × 49 = 1715/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
72/98 = 72 × 45/98 × 45 = 3240/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/4410 + 3240/4410 = 1715 + 3240/4410 = 4955/4410 - 4955/4410 simplified gives 991/882
- So, 35/90 + 72/98 = 991/882
In mixed form: 1109/882
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