Add 72/98 and 10/28
72/98 + 10/28 is 107/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
72/98 = 72 × 2/98 × 2 = 144/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
10/28 = 10 × 7/28 × 7 = 70/196 - Add the two like fractions:
144/196 + 70/196 = 144 + 70/196 = 214/196 - 214/196 simplified gives 107/98
- So, 72/98 + 10/28 = 107/98
In mixed form: 19/98
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