Add 81/72 and 14/98
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 14/98
81/72 + 14/98 is 71/56.
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,
81/72 = 81 × 49/72 × 49 = 3969/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
14/98 = 14 × 36/98 × 36 = 504/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/3528 + 504/3528 = 3969 + 504/3528 = 4473/3528 - 4473/3528 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 81/72 + 14/98 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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