Add 72/75 and 28/98
72/75 + 28/98 is 218/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
72/75 = 72 × 98/75 × 98 = 7056/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
28/98 = 28 × 75/98 × 75 = 2100/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
7056/7350 + 2100/7350 = 7056 + 2100/7350 = 9156/7350 - 9156/7350 simplified gives 218/175
- So, 72/75 + 28/98 = 218/175
In mixed form: 143/175
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