Add 40/98 and 1/72
40/98 + 1/72 is 1489/3528.
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,
40/98 = 40 × 36/98 × 36 = 1440/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
1/72 = 1 × 49/72 × 49 = 49/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/3528 + 49/3528 = 1440 + 49/3528 = 1489/3528 - So, 40/98 + 1/72 = 1489/3528
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