Add 84/72 and 48/98
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 48/98
84/72 + 48/98 is 487/294.
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,
84/72 = 84 × 49/72 × 49 = 4116/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
48/98 = 48 × 36/98 × 36 = 1728/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/3528 + 1728/3528 = 4116 + 1728/3528 = 5844/3528 - 5844/3528 simplified gives 487/294
- So, 84/72 + 48/98 = 487/294
In mixed form: 1193/294
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/72+96/98