Add 72/98 and 6/10
72/98 + 6/10 is 327/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
72/98 = 72 × 5/98 × 5 = 360/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
6/10 = 6 × 49/10 × 49 = 294/490 - Add the two like fractions:
360/490 + 294/490 = 360 + 294/490 = 654/490 - 654/490 simplified gives 327/245
- So, 72/98 + 6/10 = 327/245
In mixed form: 182/245
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