Add 72/98 and 72/27
1st number: 72/98, 2nd number: 2 18/27
72/98 + 72/27 is 500/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
72/98 = 72 × 27/98 × 27 = 1944/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
72/27 = 72 × 98/27 × 98 = 7056/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/2646 + 7056/2646 = 1944 + 7056/2646 = 9000/2646 - 9000/2646 simplified gives 500/147
- So, 72/98 + 72/27 = 500/147
In mixed form: 359/147
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