Add 72/20 and 36/98
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 36/98
72/20 + 36/98 is 972/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
72/20 = 72 × 49/20 × 49 = 3528/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
36/98 = 36 × 10/98 × 10 = 360/980 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/980 + 360/980 = 3528 + 360/980 = 3888/980 - 3888/980 simplified gives 972/245
- So, 72/20 + 36/98 = 972/245
In mixed form: 3237/245
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