Add 72/8 and 2/98
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2/98
72/8 + 2/98 is 442/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
72/8 = 72 × 49/8 × 49 = 3528/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/392 + 8/392 = 3528 + 8/392 = 3536/392 - 3536/392 simplified gives 442/49
- So, 72/8 + 2/98 = 442/49
In mixed form: 91/49
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