Add 45/72 and 16/98
45/72 + 16/98 is 309/392.
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,
45/72 = 45 × 49/72 × 49 = 2205/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
16/98 = 16 × 36/98 × 36 = 576/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/3528 + 576/3528 = 2205 + 576/3528 = 2781/3528 - 2781/3528 simplified gives 309/392
- So, 45/72 + 16/98 = 309/392
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