Add 4/72 and 5/98
4/72 + 5/98 is 47/441.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
5/98 = 5 × 36/98 × 36 = 180/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
196/3528 + 180/3528 = 196 + 180/3528 = 376/3528 - 376/3528 simplified gives 47/441
- So, 4/72 + 5/98 = 47/441
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