Add 72/98 and 2/7
72/98 + 2/7 is 50/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
72/98 = 72 × 1/98 × 1 = 72/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
2/7 = 2 × 14/7 × 14 = 28/98 - Add the two like fractions:
72/98 + 28/98 = 72 + 28/98 = 100/98 - 100/98 simplified gives 50/49
- So, 72/98 + 2/7 = 50/49
In mixed form: 11/49
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