Add 72/30 and 84/98
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 84/98
72/30 + 84/98 is 114/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
84/98 = 84 × 15/98 × 15 = 1260/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1470 + 1260/1470 = 3528 + 1260/1470 = 4788/1470 - 4788/1470 simplified gives 114/35
- So, 72/30 + 84/98 = 114/35
In mixed form: 39/35
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