Add 72/98 and 27/75
72/98 + 27/75 is 1341/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
72/98 = 72 × 75/98 × 75 = 5400/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
27/75 = 27 × 98/75 × 98 = 2646/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
5400/7350 + 2646/7350 = 5400 + 2646/7350 = 8046/7350 - 8046/7350 simplified gives 1341/1225
- So, 72/98 + 27/75 = 1341/1225
In mixed form: 1116/1225
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