Add 72/21 and 96/98
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 96/98
72/21 + 96/98 is 216/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
72/21 = 72 × 14/21 × 14 = 1008/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
96/98 = 96 × 3/98 × 3 = 288/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/294 + 288/294 = 1008 + 288/294 = 1296/294 - 1296/294 simplified gives 216/49
- So, 72/21 + 96/98 = 216/49
In mixed form: 420/49
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