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Add 45/98 and 40/72

45/98 + 40/72 is 895/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    45/98 = 45 × 36/98 × 36 = 1620/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    40/72 = 40 × 49/72 × 49 = 1960/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/3528 + 1960/3528 = 1620 + 1960/3528 = 3580/3528
  5. 3580/3528 simplified gives 895/882
  6. So, 45/98 + 40/72 = 895/882
    In mixed form: 113/882

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