Add 72/98 and 20/96
72/98 + 20/96 is 1109/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
72/98 = 72 × 48/98 × 48 = 3456/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
20/96 = 20 × 49/96 × 49 = 980/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/4704 + 980/4704 = 3456 + 980/4704 = 4436/4704 - 4436/4704 simplified gives 1109/1176
- So, 72/98 + 20/96 = 1109/1176
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