Add 45/98 and 72/28
1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 2 16/28
45/98 + 72/28 is 297/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196 - Add the two like fractions:
90/196 + 504/196 = 90 + 504/196 = 594/196 - 594/196 simplified gives 297/98
- So, 45/98 + 72/28 = 297/98
In mixed form: 33/98
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