Add 72/98 and 6/7
72/98 + 6/7 is 78/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
72/98 = 72 × 1/98 × 1 = 72/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
6/7 = 6 × 14/7 × 14 = 84/98 - Add the two like fractions:
72/98 + 84/98 = 72 + 84/98 = 156/98 - 156/98 simplified gives 78/49
- So, 72/98 + 6/7 = 78/49
In mixed form: 129/49
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