Add 54/72 and 14/98
54/72 + 14/98 is 25/28.
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,
54/72 = 54 × 49/72 × 49 = 2646/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
14/98 = 14 × 36/98 × 36 = 504/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/3528 + 504/3528 = 2646 + 504/3528 = 3150/3528 - 3150/3528 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 54/72 + 14/98 = 25/28
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