Add 72/75 and 4/98
72/75 + 4/98 is 1226/1225.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 75/98 × 75 = 300/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
7056/7350 + 300/7350 = 7056 + 300/7350 = 7356/7350 - 7356/7350 simplified gives 1226/1225
- So, 72/75 + 4/98 = 1226/1225
In mixed form: 11/1225
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