Add 72/32 and 1/98
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 1/98
72/32 + 1/98 is 443/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
72/32 = 72 × 49/32 × 49 = 3528/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
1/98 = 1 × 16/98 × 16 = 16/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1568 + 16/1568 = 3528 + 16/1568 = 3544/1568 - 3544/1568 simplified gives 443/196
- So, 72/32 + 1/98 = 443/196
In mixed form: 251/196
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