Add 72/36 and 2/98
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 2/98
72/36 + 2/98 is 99/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
72/36 = 72 × 49/36 × 49 = 3528/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1764 + 36/1764 = 3528 + 36/1764 = 3564/1764 - 3564/1764 simplified gives 99/49
- So, 72/36 + 2/98 = 99/49
In mixed form: 21/49
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