Add 72/98 and 25/90
72/98 + 25/90 is 893/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
72/98 = 72 × 45/98 × 45 = 3240/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
25/90 = 25 × 49/90 × 49 = 1225/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/4410 + 1225/4410 = 3240 + 1225/4410 = 4465/4410 - 4465/4410 simplified gives 893/882
- So, 72/98 + 25/90 = 893/882
In mixed form: 111/882
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