Add 72/98 and 28/9, Solve 72/98 + 3 1/9 as a fraction

Add 72/98 and 28/9

1^st number: 72/98, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

72/98 + 28/9 is 1696/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
28/9 = 28 × 98/9 × 98 = 2744/882
Add the two like fractions:
648/882 + 2744/882 = 648 + 2744/882 = 3392/882
3392/882 simplified gives 1696/441
So, 72/98 + 28/9 = 1696/441
In mixed form: 3373/441

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