Add 42/98 and 9/72
42/98 + 9/72 is 31/56.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 36/98 × 36 = 1512/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
9/72 = 9 × 49/72 × 49 = 441/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/3528 + 441/3528 = 1512 + 441/3528 = 1953/3528 - 1953/3528 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 42/98 + 9/72 = 31/56
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