Add 72/98 and 12/64
72/98 + 12/64 is 723/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
72/98 = 72 × 32/98 × 32 = 2304/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
12/64 = 12 × 49/64 × 49 = 588/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/3136 + 588/3136 = 2304 + 588/3136 = 2892/3136 - 2892/3136 simplified gives 723/784
- So, 72/98 + 12/64 = 723/784
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