Add 36/98 and 8/72
36/98 + 8/72 is 211/441.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 36/98 × 36 = 1296/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
8/72 = 8 × 49/72 × 49 = 392/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/3528 + 392/3528 = 1296 + 392/3528 = 1688/3528 - 1688/3528 simplified gives 211/441
- So, 36/98 + 8/72 = 211/441
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