Add 8/72 and 7/98
8/72 + 7/98 is 23/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
8/72 = 8 × 49/72 × 49 = 392/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
7/98 = 7 × 36/98 × 36 = 252/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
392/3528 + 252/3528 = 392 + 252/3528 = 644/3528 - 644/3528 simplified gives 23/126
- So, 8/72 + 7/98 = 23/126
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