Add 6/72 and 9/98
6/72 + 9/98 is 103/588.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 49/72 × 49 = 294/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
9/98 = 9 × 36/98 × 36 = 324/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
294/3528 + 324/3528 = 294 + 324/3528 = 618/3528 - 618/3528 simplified gives 103/588
- So, 6/72 + 9/98 = 103/588
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