Add 72/98 and 40/56, Solve 72/98 + 40/56 as a fraction

Add 72/98 and 40/56

72/98 + 40/56 is 71/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392
Add the two like fractions:
288/392 + 280/392 = 288 + 280/392 = 568/392
568/392 simplified gives 71/49
So, 72/98 + 40/56 = 71/49
In mixed form: 122/49

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