Add 5/98 and 10/72
5/98 + 10/72 is 335/1764.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 36/98 × 36 = 180/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
10/72 = 10 × 49/72 × 49 = 490/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
180/3528 + 490/3528 = 180 + 490/3528 = 670/3528 - 670/3528 simplified gives 335/1764
- So, 5/98 + 10/72 = 335/1764
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