Add 70/98 and 4/72
70/98 + 4/72 is 97/126.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 36/98 × 36 = 2520/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/3528 + 196/3528 = 2520 + 196/3528 = 2716/3528 - 2716/3528 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 70/98 + 4/72 = 97/126
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