Add 35/98 and 50/72
35/98 + 50/72 is 265/252.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 36/98 × 36 = 1260/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
50/72 = 50 × 49/72 × 49 = 2450/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/3528 + 2450/3528 = 1260 + 2450/3528 = 3710/3528 - 3710/3528 simplified gives 265/252
- So, 35/98 + 50/72 = 265/252
In mixed form: 113/252
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