Add 72/9 and 20/98
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 20/98
72/9 + 20/98 is 402/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
72/9 = 72 × 98/9 × 98 = 7056/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882 - Add the two like fractions:
7056/882 + 180/882 = 7056 + 180/882 = 7236/882 - 7236/882 simplified gives 402/49
- So, 72/9 + 20/98 = 402/49
In mixed form: 810/49
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