Add 7/98 and 72/75
7/98 + 72/75 is 361/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
7/98 = 7 × 75/98 × 75 = 525/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
72/75 = 72 × 98/75 × 98 = 7056/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
525/7350 + 7056/7350 = 525 + 7056/7350 = 7581/7350 - 7581/7350 simplified gives 361/350
- So, 7/98 + 72/75 = 361/350
In mixed form: 111/350
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