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Add 72/20 and 3/98

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 3/98

72/20 + 3/98 is 1779/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    72/20 = 72 × 49/20 × 49 = 3528/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    3/98 = 3 × 10/98 × 10 = 30/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/980 + 30/980 = 3528 + 30/980 = 3558/980
  5. 3558/980 simplified gives 1779/490
  6. So, 72/20 + 3/98 = 1779/490
    In mixed form: 3309/490

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