Add 72/98 and 45/90
72/98 + 45/90 is 121/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 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 90 × 49 = 4410,
45/90 = 45 × 49/90 × 49 = 2205/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/4410 + 2205/4410 = 3240 + 2205/4410 = 5445/4410 - 5445/4410 simplified gives 121/98
- So, 72/98 + 45/90 = 121/98
In mixed form: 123/98
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