Add 7/98 and 4/72
7/98 + 4/72 is 8/63.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 36/98 × 36 = 252/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
252/3528 + 196/3528 = 252 + 196/3528 = 448/3528 - 448/3528 simplified gives 8/63
- So, 7/98 + 4/72 = 8/63
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