Add 72/98 and 4/36
72/98 + 4/36 is 373/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
72/98 = 72 × 18/98 × 18 = 1296/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/1764 + 196/1764 = 1296 + 196/1764 = 1492/1764 - 1492/1764 simplified gives 373/441
- So, 72/98 + 4/36 = 373/441
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