Add 72/98 and 8/64
72/98 + 8/64 is 337/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
72/98 = 72 × 32/98 × 32 = 2304/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
8/64 = 8 × 49/64 × 49 = 392/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/3136 + 392/3136 = 2304 + 392/3136 = 2696/3136 - 2696/3136 simplified gives 337/392
- So, 72/98 + 8/64 = 337/392
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