Add 72/98 and 28/81
72/98 + 28/81 is 4288/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
72/98 = 72 × 81/98 × 81 = 5832/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
28/81 = 28 × 98/81 × 98 = 2744/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
5832/7938 + 2744/7938 = 5832 + 2744/7938 = 8576/7938 - 8576/7938 simplified gives 4288/3969
- So, 72/98 + 28/81 = 4288/3969
In mixed form: 1319/3969
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