Add 72/98 and 9/75
72/98 + 9/75 is 1047/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
72/98 = 72 × 75/98 × 75 = 5400/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
5400/7350 + 882/7350 = 5400 + 882/7350 = 6282/7350 - 6282/7350 simplified gives 1047/1225
- So, 72/98 + 9/75 = 1047/1225
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