Add 72/98 and 40/45
72/98 + 40/45 is 716/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 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 45 × 98 = 4410,
40/45 = 40 × 98/45 × 98 = 3920/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/4410 + 3920/4410 = 3240 + 3920/4410 = 7160/4410 - 7160/4410 simplified gives 716/441
- So, 72/98 + 40/45 = 716/441
In mixed form: 1275/441
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