Add 72/40 and 24/98
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 24/98
72/40 + 24/98 is 501/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
72/40 = 72 × 49/40 × 49 = 3528/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
24/98 = 24 × 20/98 × 20 = 480/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1960 + 480/1960 = 3528 + 480/1960 = 4008/1960 - 4008/1960 simplified gives 501/245
- So, 72/40 + 24/98 = 501/245
In mixed form: 211/245
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