Add 72/63 and 60/98
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 60/98
72/63 + 60/98 is 86/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
72/63 = 72 × 14/63 × 14 = 1008/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
60/98 = 60 × 9/98 × 9 = 540/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/882 + 540/882 = 1008 + 540/882 = 1548/882 - 1548/882 simplified gives 86/49
- So, 72/63 + 60/98 = 86/49
In mixed form: 137/49
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