Add 72/28 and 3/98
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 3/98
72/28 + 3/98 is 255/98.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196 - Add the two like fractions:
504/196 + 6/196 = 504 + 6/196 = 510/196 - 510/196 simplified gives 255/98
- So, 72/28 + 3/98 = 255/98
In mixed form: 259/98
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