Add 72/12 and 5/98
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 5/98
72/12 + 5/98 is 593/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/588 + 30/588 = 3528 + 30/588 = 3558/588 - 3558/588 simplified gives 593/98
- So, 72/12 + 5/98 = 593/98
In mixed form: 65/98
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