Add 72/98 and 6/45
72/98 + 6/45 is 638/735.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/4410 + 588/4410 = 3240 + 588/4410 = 3828/4410 - 3828/4410 simplified gives 638/735
- So, 72/98 + 6/45 = 638/735
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