Add 72/98 and 25/80
72/98 + 25/80 is 821/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
72/98 = 72 × 40/98 × 40 = 2880/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
25/80 = 25 × 49/80 × 49 = 1225/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/3920 + 1225/3920 = 2880 + 1225/3920 = 4105/3920 - 4105/3920 simplified gives 821/784
- So, 72/98 + 25/80 = 821/784
In mixed form: 137/784
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