Add 7/98 and 5/72
7/98 + 5/72 is 71/504.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 49/72 × 49 = 245/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
252/3528 + 245/3528 = 252 + 245/3528 = 497/3528 - 497/3528 simplified gives 71/504
- So, 7/98 + 5/72 = 71/504
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