Add 72/28 and 1/98
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1/98
72/28 + 1/98 is 253/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196 - Add the two like fractions:
504/196 + 2/196 = 504 + 2/196 = 506/196 - 506/196 simplified gives 253/98
- So, 72/28 + 1/98 = 253/98
In mixed form: 257/98
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